Gooseberry Fool
Tart green gooseberries folded through softly whipped cream. The simplest summer pudding there is, and one of the best.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.00 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the gooseberries, sugar and water in a pan. Cover and cook gently for 10 minutes, until the fruit bursts and turns soft.
10 min - 2
Mash the fruit with a fork, or blitz briefly for a smoother fool. Stir in the elderflower cordial and cool completely.
30 min - 3
Whip the cream in a large bowl until it holds soft peaks, not stiff.
- 4
Fold the cooled fruit through the cream, leaving some streaks for a rippled look.
- 5
Spoon into 4 glasses and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
30 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
