Use our elderflower cordial recipe, or a shop-bought one, to make this summer dessert – the perfect marriage of sweet and sharp.
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Ingredients
- 135ml chilled elderflower cordial
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 300ml chilled double cream
For the poached gooseberries:
- 250g gooseberries
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 90ml elderflower cordial
Method
- First poach the gooseberries: put them in a heavy-based saucepan with the sugar and cordial, then place over a low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Increase the heat and cook for about 4 minutes until the gooseberries are tender but still hold their shape. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely.
- To make the fool, put the cordial, lemon juice and double cream in a large bowl and whisk until the mixture will just hold a soft peak. Spoon the gooseberries into 4 glasses, followed by some fool, then repeat. Chill them until you’re ready to serve, but leave them no longer than an hour or the fools will begin to separate.
Nutrition
- 490kcals Calories
- 40.5g (25.1g saturated) Fat
- 1.7g Protein
- 29.6g (30.3g sugar) Carbs
- 2g Fibre
- 0.1g Salt
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Reviews
I love this recipe because an elderflower cream with gooseberries makes use of produce readily available in our garden.
I love this recipe because of the delicate flavours of gooseberry and elderflower which are so quintessentially summery! It is the perfect end to a summer meal (hopefully served in the garden!) as it is so light and refreshing. This recipe is also great for a dinner party because it is quick and easy and can be made earlier in the day.
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