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    Summer Berry, Yogurt and Buckwheat Honey Fools

    Published Sep 10, 2015

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    Strained yogurt (a.k.a. skyr) whipped with heavy cream makes a fluffy base for summer berries kissed with buckwheat honey. A naturally gluten-free recipe.

    delicious Summer Berry, Yogurt and Buckwheat Honey Fools
    Indian summer is in full swing and all I want to do is lie on the couch in my skivvies, fan turned on full blast, slipping bites of these creamy, cool fools into my maw.

    bowl full of berries

    San Francisco's temperature only surges into the 90s a few days every year, and these are them. Karl the Fog kindly acts as our a/c the remainder of the year, thus we spoiled brats are completely unequipped to deal with warm weather. We have no air conditioners, no ceiling fans, half of our windows don't even open. I don't even own a skirt, with the exception of a single mini skirt only appropriate for wearing over leggings. I own one pair of shorts. Sandals are not an option with the amount of broken glass (and worse) around the streets.
    berries in bowl
    Thus the only thing to do is seek refuge in my living room before my tiny fan and cool off the way God intended: with berry fools.
    bowl of berries
    A fool is an adorably-named British dessert consisting of fruit puree folded into whipped cream. It sounds pretty basic, and yet the way the two come together creates everything I could ever want in a dessert. It's basically instant soft serve ice cream.
    yogurt mix
    With how simple and delicious fools are, they should get more press. Before yesterday, I can only recall eating two fools in my life: one at Universal Cafe (one of my very favorite SF eateries) many years ago, and the other at my friend and yoga teacher Gizella's house. Gizella not only inspires stretchy hamstrings, open hips, and torturous core work, she also inspires dessert. That evening, after a delicious meal of salmon braised in coconut milk, steamed greens, roasted chicken, and fancy cheese (this woman can cook) she plopped a large glass of blueberry fool in front of me. In spite of my better intentions, I gobbled up the whole thing. The fool consisted simply of blueberries cooked with a bit of sugar, cooled, and folded into whipped cream. I have no regrets. (Well, maybe the drunken headstands I did after consuming said meal weren't such a good idea...)
    berries and yogurt in glass
    Regardless, it was then that I became a fool for fool.
    fool in glass
    spooning yogurt onto fool
    I've been working on berry crumbles for the book (good lord, those are hard to get right with gluten-free flours!) and the other day I decided on a whim to fold some of the extra berries into honey-sweetened yogurt whipped cream (because clearly what we need around here is more dessert). I skipped the usual step of cooking the berries and just mashed them up with honey. The thinner compote wasn't pretty folded into the cream, so I just layered the two in glasses and called it a day. Hopefully the fool police won't come after me.
    honey poured onto fool
    I picked up a jar of buckwheat honey while in Oregon with Sarah and Carla earlier this summer and finally put it to good use. Buckwheat honey comes from bees feasting on buckwheat pollen, and the resulting honey is dark brown and brimming with deep, dark notes of coffee, maple, and molasses. Here it adds a dreamy depth to an otherwise light, bright dessert, bridging the gap between summer and fall. A dusting of bee pollen adds sweet, bitter and floral notes, and though I initially sprinkled on some chopped pistachios for color, they add their elusive flavor to the mix and give you something to sink your teeth into.
    glass of Summer Berry, Yogurt and Buckwheat Honey Fools
    I would normally have a big vat of Strauss whole milk Greek yogurt in the fridge to whip these up, but this time I decided to try Siggi's skyr, a strained yogurt made in the Icelandic style. It was so mild and mellow that it took all my willpower to save it for the dessert rather than putting it straight in my mouth.
    close up of Summer Berry, Yogurt and Buckwheat Honey Fools
    If I haven't convinced you to embrace the fool, here's a last pitch: they're the perfect dessert for when it's too hot to turn on the oven, stove, grill, or any other source of heat. If you can muster the energy to stir from the couch and stagger into the kitchen, then you can make a fool. (Just don't make a fool out of yourself.) You can throw them together in a matter of minutes and chill them for several hours until ready to serve.
    overhead shot of Summer Berry, Yogurt and Buckwheat Honey Fools
    I will close this post with the dulcet stylings of Ella, because these foolish things remind me of her and there's no song I'd rather listen to on a sweltering hot day.
    Summer Berry, Yogurt and Buckwheat Honey Fools in glass
    Wishing everyone a delicious and cool rest of the week.
    side shot of Summer Berry, Yogurt and Buckwheat Honey Fools

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    Summer Berry, Yogurt and Buckwheat Honey Fools

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    Strained yogurt (a.k.a. skyr) whipped with heavy cream makes a fluffy base for summer berries kissed with buckwheat honey. A naturally gluten-free recipe.
    Alanna Taylor-Tobin
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Total: 20 minutes
    Servings: 3 -4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups mixed summer berries such as blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and/or huckleberries (245 g) (strawberries hulled and cut into chunks)
    • 2 tablespoons buckwheat honey (or other honey), plus extra for drizzling (30 ml)
    • 1 cup cold, heavy cream (235 ml)
    • 3/4 cup whole-milk strained or Greek yogurt (175 ml)
    • seeds from 1/2 a vanilla bean (or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract)
    • 1 tablespoon organic granulated sugar (or honey)

    For topping the fools (optional):

    • a few pinches of bee pollen
    • a handful chopped toasted pistachios or other nuts

    Instructions

    • Rinse the berries and drain well. Place in a medium-sized bowl, drizzle with the 2 tablespoons honey, and mash into a chunky sauce. Chill until needed, preferably not more than 10 minutes or so as the honey will continue to draw moisture out of the berries and the mixture will be harder to layer.
    • In a large bowl, combine the cream, yogurt, vanilla seeds and sugar. Whip until the mixture holds firm peaks.
    • Layer the cream and berries into 3-4 small glasses, beginning and ending with the cream. The fools can be covered and chilled for up to several hours, or served immediately. To serve, drizzle with buckwheat honey and top with a big pinch of bee pollen and a dusting of chopped pistachios.

    Notes

    With inspiration from Nigel Slater's blueberry yogurt fools from Ripe via Food52.
    These fools will look the prettiest if served shortly after preparing, but they can be covered and chilled for up to several hours. Do add the toppings just before serving.
    If you don't have buckwheat honey on hand, I think a little balsamic vinegar added to the berries and honey would add a similar oomph.
    Nutritional values are based on one of three servings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 7gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 3gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 1215IUVitamin C: 3.1mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 0.2mg
    Making this? I'd love to see!Tag your snaps @The_Bojon_Gourmet and #bojongourmet!

    top down shot of Summer Berry, Yogurt and Buckwheat Honey Fools

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    Comments

    1. Amber Harding says

      September 10, 2015 at 9:05 am

      This is pure awesomeness! Happy to know that recipe!

      Reply
    2. valentina says

      September 10, 2015 at 10:03 am

      Do you really have problems with gluten-free flours making crumbles?
      Btw I didd't know you have that "poop" problem in San Francisco, that's crazy!
      Btw 2, these fools are incredibly wonderful!

      Reply
    3. Alanna @ One Tough Cookie says

      September 10, 2015 at 1:07 pm

      These look heavenly! Love the gorgeous colours in the swirl (and also that grey surface they're shot on! is that new?). If you want a hand testing the crumbles, just give me a shout!

      Reply
    4. Sherrie says

      September 10, 2015 at 1:48 pm

      Alanna these are so beautiful. I am loving the last bits of summer goodness, and berries. These are perfect to swallow all of that up! xx

      Reply
    5. cynthia says

      September 10, 2015 at 1:56 pm

      These are SO, so unbelievably dreamy. That whipped cloud of vanilla, cream and skyr is heaven! I've been meaning to try Siggi's for so very long -- these fools look like the perfect way to do it. Also, a super super belated and HUGE CONGRATS on your BOOK!!!!! I'm so over-the-moon excited for it and for you! I can only imagine how full of beauty and poignancy it's going to be, just like this gorgeous space. So many yays! (And eep, fingers crossed SF cools down soon!)

      Reply
    6. Erika Kampen says

      September 10, 2015 at 2:06 pm

      These look so incredibly delicious! I love that you topped them with pistachios. They have such a great flavor! Keep up your amazing work! :)

      Reply
    7. Heather (Delicious Not Gorgeous) says

      September 10, 2015 at 5:03 pm

      love the colors on these! even though it's super hot around here, the berries still seem to be slowly going out of season (noo!), making this all the more desirable.

      Reply
    8. Eileen says

      September 10, 2015 at 5:26 pm

      It has not been fun at all down in the south bay! This deliciously cool and creamy fool is definitely a great way to combat it (along with hiding inside for days on end and running all the fans at 7 am, that is). :)

      Reply
    9. Bella B says

      September 10, 2015 at 6:05 pm

      This looks so fresh and healthy!

      xoxoBella | http://xoxobella.com

      Reply
    10. Sydney | Modern Granola says

      September 10, 2015 at 6:57 pm

      This is the most beautiful thing I've laid eyes on in some time. I bet it tastes as gorgeous as it looks! I've never heard of or eaten a fool before, but I'm so excited to try!
      xx Sydney

      Reply
    11. Haley Martin says

      September 10, 2015 at 8:20 pm

      I love how the most delicious foods are always so simple. This looks fantastic!

      Reply
    12. Dena Testa Bray says

      September 10, 2015 at 9:32 pm

      So lovely. The photos are absolutely fabulous. And I agree with Haley: The most delicious foods are simple. Thank you so much.

      Reply
    13. Megan | the bay leaf kitchen says

      September 11, 2015 at 5:36 am

      The SF heat has been killing me these last few days too! I'm semi-new to the SF summer life, but boy, do I feel unprepared for the heat! So used to wearing sweaters around in the mornings and evenings, but now all I can do is wear dresses and skirts 24/7. These look amazingly refreshing, and I love your description of how the simple ingredients like fresh berries and buckwheat honey, really come through in this dessert. I'll have to make this soon. Thanks!

      Reply
    14. Angela Field says

      September 11, 2015 at 8:10 am

      I do love a fool and it's such a classic Nigel Slater type recipe - he does love to be quintessentially British. If you like his stuff, you might like Mark Hix as well, he has a great book called British Food - I've made a lot of great stuff from it.

      These look lovely and they're the perfect dinner party dessert, a lovely change from Eton Mess. I shall definitely be trying these. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        September 11, 2015 at 8:29 am

        Eton Mess is next on my list, and I'll check out Mark Hix. Thanks for the tip!

        Reply
    15. Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says

      September 11, 2015 at 2:42 pm

      Oh my...these are so beautiful. The colors scream summer, something I'm not quite ready to let go of. I cannot WAIT to see what kind of delicious crumbles the book has in store for us!!

      Reply
    16. Bianka says

      September 11, 2015 at 10:51 pm

      I'm always down for berries, but either way this looks delicious and I'd love to make it

      Reply
    17. Cindy says

      September 12, 2015 at 5:40 am

      These are so gorgeous and fools are so easy yet impressive! I have only used buckwheat honey with chocolate (in brownies!) and that was years ago. I need to revisit.

      Reply
    18. Allie says

      September 12, 2015 at 1:32 pm

      Having never been to SF, it sounds like the best place on earth, also with a few small perplexing problems (and I'm always so scared of "the big" earthquake)! Regardless, I absolutely can't wait to visit. And this yogurt dessert looks so good - thick yogurt mixed with heavy cream sounds heavenly. Gonna bookmark to make soon!

      Reply
    19. Gaby Dalkin says

      September 13, 2015 at 2:29 am

      Ok, these are ideal for the hot days I'm having too!! Call me a fool for fools!

      Reply
    20. June Burns says

      September 13, 2015 at 1:03 pm

      What a gorgeous summer dessert that looks like! Love the vanilla bean yogurt, so pretty with the little flecks of vanilla caviar in there :)

      Reply
    21. Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says

      September 14, 2015 at 8:22 pm

      These berry yogurts are so beautiful! Thanks for the balsamic vinegar tip. :) Pinning!

      Reply
    22. Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says

      September 16, 2015 at 4:52 pm

      This looks amazing! What a great idea!

      Reply
    23. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

      September 17, 2015 at 4:54 pm

      Those layers are perfection, such gorgeousness!

      Reply

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