Summer Fruit and Elderflower Fool

Name: Summer Fruit and Elderflower Fool
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400 g mixed summer fruits, stems removed; 0.5 lemon, zested and juiced; 2 tbsp icing sugar; 2 tbsp elderflower cordial; 300 ml double cream; 0.5 tsp vanilla extract; 200 g Greek yogurt

This summer fruit and elderflower fool is a light, creamy no-bake dessert layered with juicy berries and floral elderflower. Greek yogurt keeps the whipped cream fresh and tangy, while lemon zest brightens every spoonful.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time60 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

mixed summer fruits, stems removed
400 g
lemon, zested and juiced
0.5
icing sugar
2 tbsp
elderflower cordial
2 tbsp
double cream
300 ml
vanilla extract
0.5 tsp
Greek yogurt
200 g

Step-by-Step Instructions

Place the mixed summer fruits in a large bowl. Add the icing sugar, lemon juice, and elderflower cordial, then stir gently so the fruit stays intact. Cover and leave at room temperature for 1 hour, until the fruit releases its juices and becomes glossy.

Whip the double cream with the vanilla extract, if using, until it holds soft peaks. Fold in the Greek yogurt and lemon zest, then gently swirl in about three-quarters of the macerated fruit. Spoon most of the remaining fruit into 4 dessert glasses, add the cream mixture, and finish with the reserved fruit and juices. Serve straight away or chill until needed.

Chef's Tips

Use any mix of ripe berries, chopped peaches, nectarines, or cherries. For the best texture, stop whipping the cream at soft peaks so the fool stays light rather than stiff. The dessert can be assembled and chilled overnight, but add a few fresh berries just before serving for the brightest look.