A traditional English dessert with a twist! Crushed biscuits go well with a good fool - try serving this delightful dish in dollops, atop a heap of amaretti biscuits.
If you need to fill space, add rhubarb, cranberries, redcurrants or strawberries to the gooseberries.
Serves 2 Ingredients 2 handfuls gooseberries, topped and tailed, halved lengthwise 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 150 g Crème fraiche or Greek yoghurt 90 ml double cream 1 tablespoon caster sugar
Instructions 1. In a small frying pan cook the berries and granulated sugar over a medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is thickened (about 5 minutes). 2. Simmer the mixture, mashing it with a fork, for 2 minutes more. 3. Chill the puree in the refrigerator until it is cold, about 1 hour (or more). 4. In a big bowl, whip the cream with the caster sugar until it just holds its shape. Fold in the crème fraiche, then the chilled gooseberry puree. 5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving or spoon over crushed biscuits in cups before chilling.
Gooseberry Pudding
Serves 4 Ingredients 3/4 cup 170 g (6 oz) butter 3/8 cup (75 g) soft brown sugar 25 g (1 oz) chopped nuts 350 g (12 oz) gooseberries, topped and tailed 1 cup (100 g) 4 oz self raising (self rising) flour 1/4 level tsp (1.25 ml) salt 1/2 cup (100 g) 4 oz caster sugar (superfine granulated) 2 eggs, beaten
Instructions 1. Melt 75 g (3 oz) butter in a pan, add the brown sugar, stir well, add the nuts. 2. Butter a deep ovenproof dish and pour in the mixture. Place the gooseberries in a layer on top. 3. Sieve the flour and the salt. Whisk the remaining 100 g (4 oz) butter with the caster sugar, add the eggs and flour gradually, stirring well. 4. Pour over the fruit and bake in the oven at 180°C (350°F) mark 4 for 35 minutes. When cooked, turn out on to a dish so that the gooseberries are on top.
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