Gooseberry fool

This is a really simple way of adding flavour to a custard dessert.


Preparation time:20 minutes

Serves:2 - 4


If you don’t want to make custard use a ready-made version instead.


  • Ingredients
    • 200g gooseberries
    • 600ml whole milk (for the custard)
    • Custard powder
    • Sugar
  • Method
    1. Cook the gooseberries in a pan with plenty of sugar.
    2. Make a pint of custard following the instructions on the packet, or use ready-made.
    3. Stir the gooseberries into the custard and blend.
    4. Serve immediately or chill if preferred.