Swedish Cloudberry Fool with Shortbread Crumble

Name: Swedish Cloudberry Fool with Shortbread Crumble
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 2 cups cloudberries; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tbsp powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; Pinch of salt

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

2 cups cloudberries

fresh or frozen

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 cup heavy cream

1 tbsp powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Shortbread Crumble

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsalted butter

softened

1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Pinch of salt

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.

Compote Cooking: 10 minutes. Heat Guide: Low to Medium heat.

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