Celebrate the flavours of the season with this delicious strawberry and rhubarb fool. Combining sweet strawberries, tangy rhubarb and creamy yoghurt, this light and refreshing dessert is a wonderful way to make the most of locally grown fruit when it’s at its best.
Easy to prepare and requiring only a handful of ingredients, this recipe is perfect for family meals, summer gatherings or a simple weekend treat.
This recipe has been inspired by Cooking Good, who share practical recipes that help people cook healthy, affordable and enjoyable meals at home. We’ve created our own version using simple ingredients and seasonal produce.
Ingredients
For the fruit compote
- 300g rhubarb, trimmed and chopped into small pieces
- 200g strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 50g caster sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp water
For the fool
- 300ml double cream
- 150g natural yoghurt
- 1–2 tbsp icing sugar (optional)
- Fresh strawberries or mint leaves to decorate
Method
- Add the chopped rhubarb, sugar, vanilla extract and water to a saucepan. Cook gently over a medium heat for around 10–15 minutes until the rhubarb softens and becomes a thick, fruity mixture.
- Stir through the strawberries and cook for a further few minutes until they begin to soften while keeping some texture.
- Remove from the heat and allow the fruit mixture to cool completely. For the best results, chill it in the fridge before assembling the dessert.
- Whip the double cream until it forms soft peaks, then gently fold through the yoghurt and icing sugar.
- Spoon the cooled fruit mixture through the creamy mixture, creating a ripple effect rather than fully combining it.
- Divide between glasses or bowls and decorate with fresh strawberries or a sprig of mint before serving.
Top Tip
For a little extra crunch, serve your strawberry and rhubarb fool with homemade oat biscuits, shortbread or crushed granola. The creamy dessert also works well made a few hours ahead and kept chilled until serving.
Why We Love This Recipe
Rhubarb is a fantastic seasonal ingredient with a naturally sharp flavour that pairs beautifully with sweeter fruits like strawberries. Using fruit when it is in season helps to celebrate local produce while creating meals that are fresh, affordable and full of flavour.
This dessert is a great example of how simple ingredients can be transformed into something special. Whether enjoyed after a family dinner or served as part of a summer celebration, this strawberry and rhubarb fool is a delicious way to enjoy the best of the season.
Recipe inspiration: With thanks to Cooking Good for inspiring this recipe. Their work helps people build confidence in the kitchen and discover simple ways to cook good food at home.
