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Sweet Pumpkin Dessert Fool Recipe

Sweet Pumpkin Dessert Fool Recipe

Dessert Fool Recipe
Fruit fool is a delicious African British dessert made of a mixture of lightly sweetened fruit.
How to fold? Use a rubber spatula to gently slice through the mixture working in a circular motion while turning the bowl slowly. Folding gives the final product a light and airy texture while stirring will deflate your recipe.

Sweet Pumpkin Dessert Fool Recipe


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Dessert fools are one of the quickest, easiest, and tastiest desserts.


The folding technique is key in order to make an excellent dessert fool. 



How to fold? Use a rubber spatula to gently slice through the mixture working in a circular motion while turning the bowl slowly. Folding gives the final product light and airy texture while stirring will deflate your fool.

Sweet Pumpkin Dessert Fool Recipe




Ingredients

1 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
1/4 teaspoon cloves
2 cups whipped topping


Directions

In a small bowl mix well pumpkin, and spices.  Carefully fold pumpkin mixture into the whipped topping. Chill at least 4 hours before serving. For a pretty presentation, serve fool in wine glasses and top with a sprig of fresh mint with a dollop of whip cream and dark chocolate.


Sweet Pumpkin Dessert Fool
 Sweet Pumpkin Dessert Fool








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What is The African Gourmet blog about?

The African Gourmet explores African food, history, and culture through recipes, folktales, and proverbs written for curious readers worldwide.

Who writes The African Gourmet?

The blog is written and curated by Ivy, a lifelong historian and storyteller who highlights Africa’s culinary and cultural richness.

How can I find African recipes on this site?

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