What are you craving this summer?
For me, summer means taking a little break and slowing down a bit. What I crave is time off with my family to enjoy the simple things- lazy days at the beach or pool, grilling outdoors, outdoor music festivals, food truck events, etc. I crave cute summer dresses, colorful salads with vibrant summer vegetables, fresh berries, locally caught seafood, and plenty of sweet treats.
What is a fool?
What else am I craving this summer? These easy Lemon Raspberry Yogurt Fools. You might think that a fool is a strange name for a dessert but it's actually a traditional British dessert. A fruit fool is made by folding stewed fruit into custard or whipped cream. It's a simple and delicious dessert that’s perfect for summer. I decided to make a healthier version using Greek yogurt. It’s thick, creamy and satisfying and also gives you a boost of protein. It's the perfect healthy substitute for whipped cream.
How to Make Lemon Raspberry Yogurt Fools
More Summer Desserts
- Grilled Peaches with Greek Yogurt
- Blueberry Granita with Coconut Whipped Cream
- Greek Yogurt Berry Parfaits
- 4 Ingredient Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles
- One-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream
- Super Fast Peach Frozen Yogurt
- Coconut Panna Cotta with Blueberry Sauce
Recipe
Lemon Raspberry Yogurt Fools
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (6 ounce) container raspberries
- 1 tablespoon honey, agave or other sweetener of your choice
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- ½ cup lemon curd
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- Optional garnish: fresh raspberries and vanilla cookies or shortbread
Instructions
- Heat the raspberries in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer a few minutes until the berries start to soften and break down. Mash them lightly with a fork, leaving some chunks. Stir in the honey and chia seeds and cook a few more minutes. Turn the heat off and let the mixture cool.
- Stir the lemon curd to loosen it. If needed, heat it in the microwave for a few seconds. To assemble each fool, place ¼ cup yogurt in a parfait dish or glass. Top with some raspberry chia compote, swirling it into the yogurt. Top with a tablespoon of lemon curd. Repeat with another layer of yogurt, fruit and lemon curd. Garnish with fresh raspberries and cookies, if desired.
Nutrition
Jillian Too says
Right now I'm really craving fresh strawberries. My favorite summer dessert is a whoopie pie.
Moore or Less Cooking Food Blog says
Well NOW I am craving this dessert! Love raspberries! Nettie
Susan DeVaux says
I love eating watermelon or cantaloupe for dessert in summer. I am also craving bbq and sunshine!
Sarah @ Bucketlisttummy says
I love that dress. It looks perfect for summer! My favorite dessert is ice cream cake 🙂
Lauren says
I am craving ice cream!
katie miller says
I am craving my favorite summer dessert, s'mores.
katie miller says
I am craving my favorite summer dessert, s'mores.
Nicki Joseph says
I am craving hiking and camping. My favorite summer dessert is cherry cobbler. Love when they are in season!
Elle says
I am craving BBQ. I love ice cream for dessert.
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Farrah says
That sounds like an amazingggg dessert! I'm all for fruity recipes, so this sounds super good! 😀
MJ Moore says
I'm craving my husband's frozen nectarine dessert!
Sarah says
This looks so good! We love our fruit, chia, yogurt parfaits and can't wait to try this one!
Elizabeth Shaw says
LOVING THIS! First, you fooled me :), and so excited now to make this fool of a dessert! Second, I love a great summer dress! This looks awesome! Thanks for the history lesson and a great dress to check out!
Alex Robertson says
THat swirl looks delicious! I have been all about melons this summer. I am pregnant so fruit is something I cannot get enough of. My favorite summer dessert is sorbet with whipped coconut milk and berries.
anne@cravingSomethingHealthy.com says
I'm totally craving this - Perfect summer dessert!
denisekonkel says
My summer craving is cantaloupe. So good for dessert with some vanilla greek yogurt on top!
Rebecca Pytell says
I'm just craving the beautiful weather...which is here!
Tawnie Kroll says
Beautiful photos as usual!!
Anonymous says
Mmmm, raspberries and lemon are sooo delicious together. I'm craving a homemade lemon cake with cream cheese frosting and raspberries!