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Blackberry, mint and elderflower fool

Name: Blackberry, mint and elderflower fool
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: British recipes
Ingredients: 400g ripe blackberries; 2-3 tbsp /what-to-do-with-leftover-elderflower-cordial/elderflower cordial; 120g caster sugar; a few fresh mint sprigs; 300ml double cream; 250ml full-fat Greek yogurt

Published: 6 Oct 16
Updated: 18 Mar 24

When it’s this easy, you’d be a fool not to try it. A simple, summer berry dessert that looks impressive but requires minimal effort.

Cool down with our refreshing strawberry and elderflower sorbet.

Easy
September 2016

Test kitchen approved

Serves 6
Hands-on time 20 min, plus cooling

When it’s this easy, you’d be a fool not to try it. A simple, summer berry dessert that looks impressive but requires minimal effort.

Cool down with our refreshing strawberry and elderflower sorbet.

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Ingredients

400g ripe blackberries
2-3 tbsp elderflower cordial
120g caster sugar
a few fresh mint sprigs
300ml double cream
250ml full-fat Greek yogurt

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Method

Put the blackberries in a saucepan with the elderflower cordial, caster sugar and fresh mint sprigs.
Set the pan over a medium heat and gently bubble the mixture for 10-15 minutes until the berries soften and release their juices, then reduce to a thick coulis. Remove from the heat and let it cool a little, then taste, adding more sugar or a dash more cordial if needed. Remove the mint sprigs (discard). Allow the mixture to cool completely (it will become more like jam in consistency).
Pour the double cream into a large bowl then, using an electric mixer, whisk to soft-medium peaks. Stir in the Greek yogurt, then fold in the cooled blackberry coulis, creating a swirled effect. Spoon the fool into 6 serving dishes and serve straightaway, or cover and chill for up to 6 hours.