Rhubarb Fool

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Rhubarb is cooked until tender, then chilled and layered with sweetened whipped cream to make a summertime, backyard BBQ favorite!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ pounds rhubarb

  • cup orange juice

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

Directions

  1. Trim the ends from the rhubarb and cut into 6 inch lengths. Soak in a large bowl full of cold water for 20 minutes. Drain and pat dry, then cut crosswise into 1/2 inch slices.

  2. In a saucepan, stir together the orange juice, 1 cup of sugar and salt. Bring to a boil and add the rhubarb. Return to a boil, then set heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring only 2 or 3 times, until rhubarb is tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Stirring too much will cause the rhubarb to break down. Transfer the rhubarb mixture to a glass or ceramic bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour.

  3. Whip the heavy cream with the remaining sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer until it can stand in a soft peak.

  4. To assemble the fools, spoon 1/4 cup of the rhubarb mixture into each of 8 small glasses. Cover with the same amount of whipped cream. Repeat layers until you reach the top of the glasses. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours before serving.

Note

To serve in a bowl, double the recipe and serve in a 12 cup glass bowl.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

346 Calories
22g Fat
37g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 346
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 29%
Saturated Fat 14g 69%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 28mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 30g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 16mg 17%
Calcium 150mg 12%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 434mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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