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Home » Dessert » Raspberry Rhubarb Fool

Raspberry Rhubarb Fool

Published: Apr 29, 2015 · Modified: Dec 20, 2017 by Allison · 12 Comments

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Sweet, tart, and syrupy raspberries and rhubarb swirled with freshly whipped cream. The perfect dessert for Spring. 

Glass filled with layers of whipped cream and raspberries.

Have you had a fool before? This was my first, and I loved it! How could I not love a dessert that is primarily whipped cream? For those unfamiliar with a fool, it’s a combination of whipped cream and sweetened fruit. The fruit and cream get swirled and layered, and placed in individual dishes. It’s crazy easy and crazy delicious.

A fool can be made with any type of fruit. For this version, I made a quick compote using rhubarb and raspberries. They cook into a syrupy sweet-tart mixture that is perfect for layering with the rich whipped cream.

Glass filled with layers of whipped cream and raspberries.

I didn’t over sweeten the fruit because I wanted to maintain some of the tartness from the rhubarb. In my opinion, there is a slight sourness that’s expected when eating rhubarb. Feel free to add extra sugar if you’d like. If you’re making this dessert to share with children, you might want the fruit a little sweeter. According to my four year old, who was experiencing rhubarb for the first time, “It’s really sour. The ‘barb!” Ha!

Glass filled with layers of whipped cream and raspberries.

Now here’s where I beg you not to take a shortcut and use store bought prepared “whipped cream” for this recipe. The stuff from the can or a tub cannot even be compared to real, freshly whipped cream. And making whipped cream couldn’t be easier. Add the cream, sugar, and vanilla extract to a bowl, and beat until soft peaks form. Done. It takes less than 5 minutes, and the end result is so, so good. The whipped cream is the bulk of this recipe, so you definitely want the good stuff.

Glass filled with layers of whipped cream and raspberries.

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Glass filled with layers of whipped cream and raspberries.

Raspberry Rhubarb Fool

Sweet, tart, and syrupy raspberries and rhubarb swirled with freshly whipped cream. This easy dessert is perfect for spring.
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Course: Dessert, Fruit
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 380kcal
Author: Allison - Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

Raspberry rhubarb compote:

  • 1 cup heaping thinly sliced rhubarb, cut about ½ inch thick
  • 6 ounces fresh raspberries
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar, can be increased to ⅓ cup if you want it less tart
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 3 tablespoons raspberry jam or preserves

Whipped cream:

  • 2 cups cold heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Additional raspberries, for garnish

Instructions

Raspberry rhubarb compote:

  • Place the rhubarb, raspberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, partially covered, for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the rhubarb is tender and the raspberries have broken down, remove from the heat. Stir in raspberry jam. Refrigerate until chilled.

Whipped cream and assembly:

  • With an electric mixer on medium high speed, beat the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  • Swirl half of the fruit compote into the whipped cream, carefully folding it in, allowing streaks of the fruit to remain visible. Layer the whipped cream with the remaining compote in individual glasses. Garnish with fresh raspberries. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1195IU | Vitamin C: 10.4mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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  1. Teri

    April 29, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    I’m so excited to try this recipe. I’m trying to follow the low FODMAP diet and these ingredients are on the list. I can’t wait to try it☺️

    Reply
  2. Thao @ In Good Flavor

    April 29, 2015 at 7:48 pm

    I can eat a whole bowl of whipped cream. This Raspberry Rhubarb Fool looks so pretty and delicious!

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      April 29, 2015 at 7:54 pm

      Me too, Thao! Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor

    April 30, 2015 at 9:27 am

    I love any excuse to cook with rhubarb and this dessert looks amazing! Love the addition of raspberry too!

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      April 30, 2015 at 3:30 pm

      Thanks, Ashley!

      Reply
  4. Sana Batool

    July 08, 2015 at 12:51 am

    Amazing Recipe . I’ll be try this recipe soon.

    Reply
  5. Pam

    February 21, 2018 at 1:03 pm

    5 stars
    This looks just delicious and I appreciate the education. I had no idea what a “fool” was.

    Reply
  6. Molly Kumar

    February 21, 2018 at 1:03 pm

    5 stars
    I just added your recipe to try for an upcoming weekend family brunch and this would make such an easy peasy yet pretty dessert.

    Reply
  7. Valentina

    February 21, 2018 at 1:41 pm

    5 stars
    This is so pretty. I’ve used rhubarb with strawberries a lot, but not raspberry. It sounds so tasty!

    Reply
  8. Rebecca

    February 21, 2018 at 4:29 pm

    These look so tasty!

    Reply
  9. Erin

    June 29, 2020 at 1:36 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness! That is one of the best desserts I’ve ever eaten! I’m always looking for ways to use the rhubarb I grow.

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      July 02, 2020 at 11:44 am

      I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂

      Reply

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