With its light and creamy texture, this sweet treat is sure to impress your taste buds. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or simply looking to indulge in a luscious dessert, this strawberry fool is a must-try. Follow our easy step-by-step instructions below and prepare to be enchanted by the enchanting taste of fresh strawberries in every spoonful.
Serves 4
2 punnets (500g) medium-sized strawberries, hulled
¾ cup caster sugar
300ml sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 egg whites
Halve strawberries lengthways and put in a saucepan with ¼ cup of the sugar. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and strawberries soften. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool. Cover and refrigerate.
Whisk sour cream and vanilla together until combined. Using an electric hand-beater, beat egg white until soft peaks form. Continue
beating, adding remaining sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, until well combined and meringue is thick and glossy.
Add a large spoonful of meringue to sour cream mixture. Gently stir until combined. Add remaining meringue to sour cream mixture.
To serve, fold cold strawberries into sour cream mixture. Spoon into 4 individual glasses and drizzle with strawberry juice.
