This past weekend I was running around like a crazy person working on different menus for upcoming events, volunteering for a big food and wine festival, and doing some serious planning and research for my best friends bachelorette party in a few short weeks. (Speaking of which, does anyone have any favorite wineries in the Paso Robles area in CA?!?) Then I really went off the deep end and then decided to throw an impromptu dinner party for 25 people. After shopping, prepping and making sure all the savory dishes were ready to go I was left with about 7.75 minutes to whip up a quick dessert. Needless to say I was in a serious crunch for time!
This strawberry fool is literally fool proof. It takes exactly 7.5 minutes to make (so I ended up throwing it all together just in time) and is a light and sweet way to end any summer time meal.
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2 cups fresh strawberries, trimmed and hulled
1/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp Chambord (a raspberry flavored liquor)
2 cups heavy whipping cream
Directions:
In a small food processor, pulse the strawberries, 2 tbsp of sugar, and the liqueur. Once pureed, set aside.
In a large bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with the remaining sugar. Whip until stiff peaks form. Fold in the strawberry mixture. Transfer mixture to a large piping bag and pipe the mixture into 4 serving bowls. Top with extra strawberries and mint before eating.
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You are so creative! That looks incredible. I want some for lunch, particularly since it has Chamboard in it.
I know right? Who can pass up anything with Chamboard!!!
I am loving strawberries right now! Fabulous treat! Sounds like you have a lot of fun things going on. Good for you!
Thanks lady!!! Wish you were in LA so we could get together more often!
This looks like it would really hit the spot! Light yet satisfying!Mmmmm.
I want to hear everything you made at the dinner party!
get some free ice cream at Haagen-Daz today: strawberry anyone? or make your own and rival it. check out my post for details! I don’t know if anything you get from a scoop shop can look better than what you’ve made
Katherine
I agree with Marci. What was the rest of your menu? Strawberry Fool sounds fantastic.
I love Wild Horse which has a nice winery in Paso Robles.
Yes, don’t keep us in suspense! What was for DINNER?
Yes, don’t keep us in suspense! What was for DINNER?
I love Chambord! This dessert looks and sounds so perfect to me. I’m definitely putting it on my to-make list… as soon as there are nice, ripe strawberries and I can plan a girls’ night in, I’m making this. Thank you!
Your life sounds so like mine! Instead of a chilled out couple of hours you invite hoards of people for dinner! Thank goodness for easy recipes like this one! Thanks
Yumm!!! I love strawberries, now I have something else to do with them! Looks good Gaby!
You go girl!! What an amazing amount of cool stuff going on in your life. A dinner party for 25…I don’t think I have ever done that. Great lookin’ Fool
Hey Gaby!! I’m obsessed with your blog!! It’s so fun to keep up with all of your delicious recipes!! I’m pretty close to Paso Robles here in SB and I have lots of friends that are serious wine people–I’ll cast a net and let you know what I hear about fun wineries and restaurants in the area. I do know that Aiden from Sex and the City has a ranch in Paso Robles and some of my girlfriends have seen him at this restaurant called the Stagecoach which i hear is a must! Hope all is well! XOXO!
Oh my this looks delicious. Definitely going to try it out for a shower that I’m throwing! I love your blog Gaby!
Ooooh, I love fool! And I LOVE LOVE LOVE foolproof.
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