Easy Blackberry Whipped Cream Recipe: Creamy Fool

This Blackberry Whipped Cream Recipe is perfect for tea time and summer cookouts. Tart blackberries and their purplish inky hue create a lavender shade of whipped cream. The blackberry dessert looks gorgeous served in decorative glasses, but I used our everyday white bowls because “mamas make do,” right? I must thrift some fun decorative bowls and cups for special occasions or afternoon tea parties with my girls.
Here in North America, Blackberries are typically in season from May to October. On our summer nature walks, we hunt for ripe, juicy berries. You need two cups of ripe blackberries to make this yummy, kid-friendly blackberry dessert. I grew up in the southeast, where blackberries grew along the fence line of the cow pasture. I have so many memories of gathering berries in a 5-gallon bucket while sitting on the side of the 4-wheeler, watching for snakes.
Jump to Blackberry Whipped Cream Recipe CardSimple Ingredients Breakdown for Blackberry Whipped Cream Recipe a Kid-Friendly Dessert
- Blackberries. These tart berries are packed with vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese, aiding with healthy bone development and boosting the immune system. You can use fresh blackberries or frozen blackberries in this dessert.
- Sugar. Sugar can be substituted with honey or maple syrup.
- Lemon juice. Lemon tends to enhance all the flavors in a dish. It can be substituted for water, but the flavor will be milder.
- Heavy cream. Homemade whipped cream is the base of this blackberry dessert, but you could replace it with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
- Shortbread cookies. Shortbread cookies are an easy cookie to make. And the best part is that you don’t even have to worry about them looking cute.
- Vanilla flavoring. Adding a little bit to the whipped cream gives the blackberry dessert an extra burst of flavor.

How to Get Kids Involved in the Kitchen?
Baking with kids can seem unnecessary when they are so little, but even babies and toddlers can help in the kitchen. Start by letting them stir or guide them as they pour from a measuring cup. Use the kitchen as a time for gentle guidance, teaching them to be resourceful such as using a box of berries to make this creamy dessert rather than allowing the fruit to mold in the fridge. Cooking is a life skill. If we do not take the time to teach our kids, then who will teach them?
Here is a list of tasks for kids in the kitchen while making this easy blackberry dessert:
- Follow one-step instructions from the written recipe
- gather ingredients
- wash blackberries
- measure ingredients using measuring spoons and measuring cups
- learn to work with kitchen gadgets such as a hand or electric mixer*
- fold in the blackberries with the whipped cream
- sprinkle shortbread cookie topping
- serve family
- clean up kitchen properly
* Supervise and consider age appropriateness for the task. Always supervise kids in the kitchen. You know your children the best.
Why is it called a Fruit Fool?
A fruit fool (foole) is an English dessert dating back to the sixteenth century. The tart fruit is lightly sweetened, purred, and folded into whipped cream. Typical fruits in a fruit fool include gooseberries, blackberries, rhubarb, and raspberries. These tart fruits pair very well with sweet cream. The word fool is derived from the French word “fouler,” meaning “to mash or to press.”

Reading and Cooking. Do you know a better combination?
This picture book is the perfect way to introduce your children or classroom to the evolution of the kitchen, mixing whipped cream with bundled twigs, a hand mixer, then an electric mixer. The ways of baking have changed, but everyone still loves licking the spoon. The colorful illustrations in this children’s picture book are pretty historically accurate. From 1710 Lyme, England; 1810 Charleston, South Carolina; 1910 Boston, Massachusetts; to 2010 San Diego, California, this classic British dessert stays consistent throughout four centuries.

How to Make Blackberry Whipped Cream Recipe: Easy Blackberry Fool?
Equipment
- large bowl (or bowl of stand mixer)
- electric mixer (or whisk)
- food processor (or blender)
- fine-mesh sieve to remove blackberry seeds
Ingredient List
- 6-8 Crumbled shortbread cookies for topping (Here is the recipe I use)
Homemade Whipped Cream
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla flavoring
Blackberry Puree
- 2 cups blackberries (save some for garnish)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice

Step-By-Step Instructions for the Best Blackberry Fool – A Favorite Blackberry Desert
Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe
- Add all ingredients (heavy whipping cream, 3 tbsp sugar, vanilla extract) into a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stander mixer, using the whisk attachment on an electric or stand mixer, and mix on medium-high speed for 10 minutes. Mix until firm peaks.
Blackberry Purée Recipe
- First, combine berries, 1/4 c sugar, and tbsp lemon juice into a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
- Then, pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the seeds, using a rubber spatula to push the puree through.
- Next, fold the blackberry puree into the whipped cream.
- Lastly, serve the blackberry whipped cream dessert in a bowl topped with crumbled shortbread cookies (measure with your heart) and garnished with extra blackberries. A sprig of mint adds a bit of color too. Shortbread cookies make a delightful and light addition, but crumbled angel food cake would work too.
Tips for Blackberry Fool Recipe
MAKE AHEAD: The blackberry puree and the shortbread cookies can be made ahead of time, but for best results, make the homemade whipped cream the day you plan to serve the dessert.
LEFTOVERS can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you have leftover blackberry puree, drizzle over a bowl of ice cream, morning oatmeal, or yogurt.
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Best Starbucks Blueberry Muffins Recipe

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Blueberry Coconut Baked Oatmeal

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Thanks for Stopping By!
Finally, I want to thank you for stopping by! Please say Hi in the comment section and share your favorite Blackberry dish. I am a fan of old fashion blackberry cobbler, but I do love a good fruit fool. If you make this deliciously easy recipe, please leave a comment or give this recipe a star rating. I hope your family adds this recipe to your favorite recipes packed with wholesome ingredients and fresh blackberries.
– With Great Joy, Katie
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Homemade Blackberry Whipped Cream Recipe
Equipment
- large bowl (or mixing bowl of stand mixer)
- electric mixer (or whisk)
- food processor (or blender)
- fine-mesh sieve to remove blackberry seeds
Ingredients
- 6-8 shortbread cookies crumbled
Homemade Whipped Cream
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla flavoring
Blackberry Puree
- 2 cups blackberries (save some for garnish)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe
- Add all ingredients (for whipped cream) into a large mixing bowl, using the whisk attachment on electric or stand mixer, and mix on medium-high speed for 10 minutes. Mix until stiff peaks.
Blackberry Puree Recipe
- First, combine fresh blackberries, 1/4 c sugar, and tbsp lemon juice into a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
- Then, pour the puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the seeds, using a spatula to push the puree through.
- Next, fold the blackberry puree into the whipped cream.
- Lastly, serve the blackberry whipped cream dessert in a bowl topped with crumbled shortbread cookies (measure with your heart) and garnished with fresh blackberries. ENJOY!
Notes
- Make Ahead: The blackberry puree and the shortbread cookies can be made ahead of time, but for the best results, make the homemade whipped cream the day you plan to serve the dessert.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.