Passion Fruit Fool

By Nigella Lawson

Passion Fruit Fool
Francesca York for The New York Times
Total Time
20 minutes
Rating
4(69)
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There is something about the fragrant astringency of passion fruit, which when mixed with the bland, soft thickness of whipped heavy cream, makes one feel about as near to sensation heaven as it's possible to get at lunchtime.

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Ingredients

Yield:6 servings
  • 12passion fruit
  • 1cup heavy cream
  • 1cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2teaspoons Passoa or Cointreau
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

242 calories; 15 grams fat; 9 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 27 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 22 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 21 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Chill 6 small wineglasses. Cut passion fruit in half, and scoop out pulp with a teaspoon into a bowl. Mash lightly, cover and refrigerate. Using an electric mixer or by hand, whisk cream until lightly thickened. Refrigerate cream until needed, up to 4 hours.

  2. Step 2

    When ready to serve, remove cream from refrigerator, and add sugar, lemon juice and liqueur. Whisk mixture until thickened but still slightly floppy. Fold in passion fruit. Spoon into glasses, and serve.

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Comments

kathleen

Lovely without the liqueur.
I've even used extra strained, plain Greek yougurt using NYT recipe, also, fabulous.

Mitzi

The recipe says this will fill 6 small wineglasses. So why, oh, why does the photograph show someone about to dip into a large dish that probably holds the entire six servings?

SCDC

How much passion fruit pulp should there be? I've found some very large ones that yield the same amount as 3-4 small ones, so the actual measurement seems crucial.

Chibouste

If you love passionfruit and cream it doesn’t get any better than this! I forgot the lemon juice but didn’t miss it. I used 1 cup of passionfruit purée. The Cointreau’s orange flavor was a lovely complement but not necessary. Delicious!

Greta

Should I strain out the large crunchy seeds? Anyone have an opinion?

mrlukens

@greta, you could certainly strain the seeds if you wish, but the seeds are part of the integrity of a passionfruit. Personally, I would no more take them out than I would peel a strawberry. But one could.

peter

@Greta she does have seeds in the pic of the dessert. If you look closely.

gimlet rose

I used Splenda to taste instead of the sugar. Also used Greek yogurt per the suggestion. Delicious, healthy, and easy enough for a snack.

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Adapted from Nigella Lawson

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