
Gooseberry Fool
How to make this easy gooseberry fool recipe that’s spiked with fragrant elderflower. It’s a fantastic make-ahead recipe for an early summer get-together or barbecue. Serve with a very crisp biscuit.
Ingredients:
- 500g (1lb 4oz) gooseberries, topped and tailed
- 100g (3½oz) caster sugar
- 3 tbsp elderflower cordial
- 200g (7oz) double cream
- 100ml (3½fl oz) thick Greek-style yoghurt or crème fraîche
- Fresh mint sprigs, to decorate (optional)

How to Make Gooseberry Fool:
- Put the gooseberries, sugar, and cordial in a saucepan. Cook on high heat until the sugar has dissolved and the fruit is soft. Remove from the heat and reserve a quarter of the cooked gooseberries.
- Blend the remaining cooked gooseberries in a blender or food processor, then sieve to remove the skins. Set aside to cool.
- Whisk the cream in a bowl until soft peaks form when the whisk is removed from the bowl. Fold in the yoghurt and the blended gooseberries. Divide between six glasses.
- Leave the glasses in the fridge for at least 2 hours to allow the fool to thicken.
- To serve, spoon the remaining gooseberries over the top of the fool and decorate with mint, if using. Serve with honey melts.
Helpful Hints:
- You can use frozen gooseberries to make this dessert for a blast of summer flavor in the winter months.
- For an extra touch, drizzle some honey over the top before serving.
Perfect Pairings
Gooseberry fool pairs beautifully with crisp biscuits and other delightful desserts. Here are a few you might enjoy:
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies: The nutty, rich flavor of these cookies complements the tangy sweetness of gooseberry fool.
- Coconut Macaroons: These chewy, sweet macaroons provide a delightful contrast to the creamy and fruity fool.
- Oreo Cheesecake Bars: The rich, creamy texture of Oreo cheesecake is a perfect match for the light and refreshing gooseberry fool.

