As I sit here in our motor home, watching snow fall outside my windows, I can’t help but think of something warm like the fleece throw covering my legs, the cup of huckleberry tea I’m drinking, and the chicken chili I wish was stewing in a crockpot.
Of course, my friends and family back home in Florida think I’m crazy since they are trying to stay cool in the 90-plus degree weather there.
But no matter what the weather, it’s always time for dessert.
Strawberry Fool
3 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
1/2 C sugar
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp unflavored gelatin powdered
1 C heavy cream, chilled
In a food processor, add strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and puree. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin on top. Let stand until the gelatin dissolves. Place pan over low heat until warm, 2-3 minutes. Refrigerate in a large bowl, covered, for at least 2 hours or overnight.
When ready to serve, whip heavy cream with mixer until still peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the chilled strawberry mixture. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Spoon into parfait glasses and garnish with mint and fresh strawberries. Great with pecan shortbread cookies (store bought).
6-8 servings
Want something cool and a little quicker? Try my favorite (and old) fruit salad recipe.
5 Cup Salad
Mix the following together. Refrigerate about 30 minutes, then serve.
1 can fruit cocktail, well drained
1 can Mandarin orange sections, well drained
1 jar Maraschino cherries, drained and cut in half
1/2 bag of minature marshmallows
1 C sour cream.
Enjoy!
DivaDolores
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