Rhubarb-strawberry fool
A rhubarb-strawberry fool is a light, creamy English dessert made by folding stewed rhubarb and strawberries into whipped cream or custard. It typically features a balance of tart rhubarb, sweet strawberries, and rich cream, often sweetened with sugar. The dish is a classic British treat, especially popular in spring and early summer when rhubarb is in season.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates from sugar and fruit, with a significant amount of fat from the cream. It provides vitamin C from the strawberries and some potassium, with a rough calorie count of around 300-350 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Sodium | 40 mg |
| Vitamin C | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin K | 5 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Folate | 20 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The 'fool' in its name is believed to refer to the simple, 'foolproof' nature of the recipe, which involves minimal cooking and no baking. Nutritionally, it's a unique way to enjoy rhubarb, which is technically a vegetable but is treated as a fruit in culinary contexts.
