Don’t let the name fool you. This perfect-for-summer treat is luscious looking, rich tasting and as simple as a dessert gets. Strawberry Fool should be Arizona’s official summertime treasure!

If you love having recipes that are so simple and yet produce the most stunning results, I can guarantee that if you make this light, fluffy mousse-like dish, folks will wonder how you found time to make such an exotic dessert. Well, they have just been Fooled! Yes, think fruit fool may be a new favorite for you and your family, whether it’s strawberry, raspberry, gooseberry or any one of your favorite fruits. Actually, we should rename this delight The Four Ingredient Wonder. That’s all it takes to create Summertime Strawberry Fool, and it couldn’t be easier to whip up!

What gives this strawberry mixture a wonderful texture is straining out the grainy strawberry seeds. You’re left with a perfect puree that will easily blend into the whipped cream.

I’m pretty obsessed with this dessert and I plan on trying it with fresh peaches, pineapple and mango. I love the name, too! In doing research on this centuries-old British dessert, many accounts claim the word “fool” is most likely derived from the French verb “fouler” which means “to press” and it’s been around for centuries. One thing’s for sure. I’d be a fool not to make this for my dessert-loving family members!

Watch my how to video for Strawberry Fool here!