Blueberry Fool with Almond Essence

Fresh summer blueberries star in this easy yogurt-based dessert.

Makes: 6 servings
Recipe Created By: Mary Carter
Featured In: Mississippi Farm Country

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups fresh blueberries, divided
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon real almond extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine 2 cups blueberries, ¼ cup sugar, water, ½ teaspoon real almond extract and salt. Stir until skins pop and juices begin to thicken, about 15 minutes.
  2. Allow to cool and puree until very smooth. Chill for 1 hour.
  3. Whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in remaining ½ cup sugar, ½ teaspoon almond extract and Greek yogurt.
  4. In serving containers, layer cream mixture alternately with fruit puree. Use a table knife to make swirls. Garnish with sliced almonds and remaining ½ cup berries.

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