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Mango Fool

2 ripe mangoes, peeled and flesh cut from the pits 2 tablespoons lime juice

¼ cup sugar

1 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Crystallized ginger (optional)

Mint leaves (optional)

  • Place the mangoes in a food processor with the lime juice and sugar. Puréee until smooth.

  • In a large bowl beat the heavy cream with the confectioners' sugar until stiff.

  • Thoroughly fold the mango pur�e into the heavy cream.

  • Serve in goblets garnished with crystallized ginger or sprigs of mint, if desired.

Serves 4–6

A fool is usually a combination of heavy whipped cream and a fruit puréee. The fruit is just barely folded into the cream, leaving slight stripes. This grown-up “pudding” is simple, light, and a true delight

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