Strawberry Fool
Strawberry Fool is a classic English dessert made by folding fresh strawberry purée or compote into whipped cream, creating a light, airy, and creamy treat. Its typical ingredients are simple: strawberries, heavy cream, and often a touch of sugar or lemon juice. It's a traditional British dish, particularly popular in the summer when strawberries are in season.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in fat and carbohydrates, primarily from the cream and fruit sugars, while being very low in protein. A standard serving provides calcium and vitamin C from the strawberries, with a calorie count roughly between 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Vitamin A | 220 IU |
| Phosphorus | 95 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.15 mg |
Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name 'fool' is thought to derive from the French word 'fouler', meaning 'to press' or 'to crush', referring to the method of crushing the fruit. Nutritionally, it's an interesting contrast—a decadent, high-fat dessert that simultaneously delivers a fresh, vitamin-rich fruit component.
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