Swedish Cloudberry Fool with Shortbread Crumble
A delightfully creamy dessert with a taste of the Scandinavian wild.
A traditional Swedish treat combining the tartness of cloudberries with silky cream, complemented by a buttery shortbread crumble.
- 45 min
- 4
- Easy
Ingredients
For the Cloudberry Fool
For the Shortbread Crumble
Preparation
Preparing the Cloudberry Compote
Combine Ingredients
Combine cloudberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
Simmer Berries
Simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until berries are soft.
Cool Compote
Allow to cool completely before folding into cream.
Making the Shortbread Crumble
Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix Ingredients
Mix flour, butter, confectioners' sugar, and salt with your fingers until it forms a coarse crumble.
Bake Crumble
Spread on a baking tray and bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden.
Do not over-bake the crumble; watch closely to prevent burning. Cool the crumble completely for the best crunchy texture.
Cooking Process
Compote Creation
Gently simmer berries with sugar until soft.
Whipping Cream
Beat cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
Folding
Carefully fold the cooled compote into the whipped cream.
Plating & Serving
Swedish Cloudberry Fool with Shortbread Crumble
Swedish Cloudberry Fool with Shortbread Crumble
Layering & Serving
Spoon the cloudberry fool into individual glasses, layering with shortbread crumble in between and finishing with a sprinkle on top.