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

Citrus Fool

½ cup orange, lime, or lemon juice

3 tablespoons sugar

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 large egg, beaten

2 (3-inch-long, ½-inch wide) strips of citrus zest, minced

½ cup heavy cream

  1. Place the juice in a small saucepan. Over medium-high heat, reduce the liquid by half.
  2. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the sugar and butter. Stir in the egg until well combined.
  3. Return the pan to the burner and cook on medium-low heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until bubbles just begin to form.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the citrus zest. Place the pan in a bowl of ice and stir the mixture until it is cold.
  5. In another bowl, whip the cream until stiff. Fold the citrus mixture thoroughly into the cream.