Jersey Clotted Cream and Gooseberry Fool

A classic British dessert showcasing the best of Jersey's produce: tart gooseberries balanced by rich Jersey clotted cream, with a hint of lemon and a touch of elderflower.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

675

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£2.86

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Ingredients

Servings

500gFresh Gooseberries(Topped, tailed and washed.)

£3.50

100gCaster Sugar(Adjust to taste depending on the tartness of the gooseberries.)

£0.60

50mlWater

1tbspLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed.)

£0.15

1tbspElderflower Cordial(Optional, for added floral notes. Local Jersey cordial preferred.)

£0.25

300mlJersey Clotted Cream(Chilled.)

£4.50

100mlJersey Double Cream(Chilled, for a lighter texture.)

£1.50

10gJersey Butter(Optional, to add richness to the gooseberry compote (small knob).)

£0.20

FewsprigsFresh Mint(For garnish.)

£0.75

Total Cost

£11.45

£2.86 per serving

The Method

1
In a saucepan, combine the gooseberries, sugar, water, lemon juice, elderflower cordial (if using), and knob of Jersey butter (if using).
2
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
3
Reduce the heat and cook gently for 15-20 minutes, or until the gooseberries are soft and have burst, forming a compote. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the gooseberry compote to cool completely.
5
While the compote is cooling, gently whip the Jersey clotted cream with the Jersey double cream until it forms soft peaks. Be careful not to overwhip, or the clotted cream will become grainy.
6
Once the gooseberry compote is cool, begin layering the fool in individual glass serving dishes or glasses.
7
Start with a layer of gooseberry compote, followed by a layer of the whipped cream mixture.
8
Repeat the layers, ending with a generous dollop of the whipped cream mixture on top.
9
Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavours to meld.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (265g)

675 kcal / 2824 kJ

Carbs

38.8g

15% of RDA

Fat

57.3g

82% of RDA

Protein

4.8g

10% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4.6 g

15% of RDA

Sugar

33.2 g

37% of RDA

Sodium

35 mg

2% of RDA

Saturated Fat

36.6 g

183% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a smoother compote, you can blend half of the gooseberry mixture with an immersion blender after cooking.

Adjust the sweetness of the gooseberry compote to your liking, depending on the tartness of the gooseberries.

Use different types of gooseberries (red, green, yellow) for a more complex flavor profile.

If you can't find elderflower cordial, you can substitute it with a teaspoon of lemon zest.

You can use a piping bag to create a more elegant presentation of the clotted cream layers.

Cooking Equipment

Saucepan

Mixing Bowls

Whisk

Glass serving dishes or glasses

Wine Pairings

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