Fool recipes

The classic fool is simple to prepare, and nothing quite compares when you’re craving a light, fruity dessert. Try our fool recipes that use gooseberries, lemon, elderflower and plum.

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Quick lemon and ginger fool

Quick lemon and ginger fool

Satisfy your sweet tooth the quickest way possible with a delightfully simple lemon and ginger...

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Strawberry and elderflower fool with lemon biscuits

Strawberry and elderflower fool with lemon biscuits

You’d be a fool not to try these light, summery strawberry and elderflower desserts topped...

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Blackberry, mint and elderflower fool

Blackberry, mint and elderflower fool

When it’s this easy, you’d be a fool not to try it. A simple, summer...

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Pistachio macaroon meringues with strawberry fool topping

Pistachio macaroon meringues with strawberry fool topping

Adding almonds and pistachios to classic meringues takes them to a whole new level –...

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Damson fool with macaroon fingers

Damson fool with macaroon fingers

Debbie Major’s damson fool with macaroon fingers makes a great dinner party dessert – and it...

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Elderflower fool with poached gooseberries

Elderflower fool with poached gooseberries

Use our elderflower cordial recipe, or a shop-bought one, to make this summer dessert –...

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Mini elderflower sponge cakes

Mini elderflower sponge cakes

Refreshing elderflower ice sandwiched between light-as-air sponge cake – this delicate dessert tastes as beautiful...

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Gooseberry fool

Gooseberry fool

An extra quick fool recipe made with gooseberries, elderflower cream, amaretti biscuits and ready-made meringues....

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Raspberry fool sundaes with elderflower thins

Raspberry fool sundaes with elderflower thins

This creamy fool, made with raspberries and elderflower, makes an irresistible summertime dessert. The thins...

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Lemon fool

Lemon fool

A delicious creamy lemon fool dessert recipe given a kick with the addition of warming...

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Gooseberry and elderflower fool

Gooseberry and elderflower fool

Our gooseberry and elderflower fool is a quick and easy way to enjoy seasonal gooseberries,...

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