A "fool" can be made from any fruit, sweetened as you wish, and then folded into whipped cream. Raspberry Fool
2 to 3 cups raspberries
Half-cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup heavy cream
Puree half the raspberries with half the sugar. Strain to remove seeds. Add remaining sugar to whole berries.
Beat cream until it forms soft peaks; beat in raspberry puree. Fold in sugared berries. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour. Makes 6 servings.
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