This recipe for Blackberry Fool was created in partnership with Dixie Crystals. As always, all opinions and recipe are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that support Shared Appetite!

For 87% of my overall dessert consumption, I want either a rich and decadent chocolately dessert OR ice cream. But once in awhile, especially once the weather starts getting all hot and steamy, I’m in the mood for something lighter. Airy. And packed with fresh seasonal fruit.

The kind of fruit that is so freaking ripe, juice runs down your hand and chin as you try to stuff your face with them. And right now, New York is all about its berries. We wait all year long for berries. We train for this moment.

Blackberry Fool. It’s so simple. It’s so easy. It’s SO delicious.

It’s the type of dessert you eat and don’t want to cry in a corner about after all the calories you just consumed (I’m looking at you cheesecake). It’s refreshing, light, and the perfect way to enjoy berry season. Feel free to substitute in whatever berries look best at the market. They are all equally delicious.

If you’re a real rebel, you can even do a mixed berry one.

I know, scandalous.

And listen, you can totally do this for any summer entertaining you have going on. It’s elegant and casual all at the same time. It looks refined, but really is ridiculously easy. Just a handful of ingredients and about 10 minutes of prep. That’s it.

You can find this recipe for Blackberry Fool over at Dixie Crystals!

Blackberry Fool

Author: Chris Cockren
Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x

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Description

A light and refreshing berry dessert that comes together in just 15 minutes, this Blackberry Fool is perfect for easy spring and summer entertaining.

Ingredients

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2 cups blackberries, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups heavy cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Puree blackberries and granulated sugar in a food processor. If desired, stir puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds. Reserve 1/2 cup of puree for topping.
In a medium mixing bowl fitted with an electric mixer, beat together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Fold in blackberry puree, only stirring 3 to 4 times in order to achieve a streaked look. Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavors to set.
When ready to serve, divide Blackberry Fool between bowls, top with reserved blackberry puree, and garnish with blackberries.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour

Blackberry Fool

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Name: Blackberry Fool
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Ingredients: 2 cups blackberries, plus more for garnish; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 cups heavy cream; 1/3 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract