Scented Rhubarb Fool
Refreshing and cool enough for summertime but rich and comforting enough for winter, and very easy to make ahead! Fools are old-fashioned British desserts made from a sweet fruit puree stirred through custard or whipped cream. This simpler cousin of the trifle was mentioned as far back as the 1500s. Traditional recipes use gooseberries, so another sour fruit like rhubarb makes a great variation.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 4 of 6 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Orange | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy | 51 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
| Rhubarb | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Rhubarb
- 1 cup Sugar
- ½ teaspoons Orange Blossom Water
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 1 cup Gingersnap Cookie Crumbs