Raspberry Fool with Toasted Angel Food Cake

A delightful layered dessert featuring toasted angel food cake pieces combined with fresh mashed raspberries and whipped cream, brightened with lime zest for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

6 servings
22 min

Ingredients

  • 4 cups angel food cake
  • cups raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup crème fraîche

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread cake pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Toast until edges are golden brown but centers are still soft, 8-10 minutes. Let cool; set aside.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Using a fork, coarsely mash raspberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon lime zest in a small bowl. Let sit 5 minutes.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Meanwhile, beat cream, crème fraîche, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes.

    2 min

  4. 4.

    Layer cake, raspberry mixture, and cream mixture in glasses or small bowls; top with lime zest.

    5 min