Dessert Recipes - Hot Winter Fruit Fool Recipe

Ingredients

• 225 g/8 oz/1 packet of dried fruit salad

• 300 ml/1 1/4 cups water

• 45 ml/3 tbsp custard powder

• 30 ml/2 tbsp granulated sugar

• 300ml/1 1/4 cups milk

• Currants, to decorate

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Method:

1. Soak the dried fruit in the water in a saucepan overnight. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the fruit is tender.

2. Remove from the heat. When cool enough to handle, remove any stones (pits). Puree in a blender or food processor.

3. Blend the custard powder with the sugar and milk in a saucepan. Bring to the boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring all the time.

4. Stir the fruit puree into the custard, then turn into serving dishes. Top with a few currants and serve hot.