Blackberry Fool

I strongly recommend using fresh blackberries in this recipe for best flavor. Raspberries, strawberries or a combination of all three may be used, but they should all be fresh.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 535 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
• 4 cups heavy cream
• ½ cup sour cream, at room temperature
• 2 pints fresh blackberries
• 8 strips of lemon zest, for garnish
• 8 sprigs fresh mint
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour the heavy cream into a large bowl with half of the confectioners' sugar and almond extract. Whip until stiff. Fold in sour cream. Refrigerate.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, toss blackberries with the remaining confectioners' sugar. Let stand at room temperature for about 15 minutes.

Step 3

In 8 parfait glasses, layer whipped cream and blackberries, beginning and ending with whipped cream. Garnish each parfait with a strip of lemon zest, a few blackberries and a sprig of mint.