Strawberry Fool

(Strawberries and Cream)

 
Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream, chilled
2 fresh (or frozen) strawberries
1 tbsp sugar
4-5 drops vanilla extract
a few strawberries, sliced, for garnish

Method
Place chilled heavy cream in a large mixing bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer.
Beat until light and fluffy, being careful not to overheat.
Set aside or chill until ready to use. (You might need to whisk it or beat it again for a few seconds if you don't use it right away and it separates).
Place strawberries in a medium bowl and sprinkle with sugar and add vanilla extract.
Mash the strawberries, leaving some larger pieces and let it stand for a few minutes.
Add about half of the mashed strawberries to the whipped cream, folding with a large silicone spatula.
Reserve the remaining strawberries to use when serving.

To serve
Spoon some of the cream into four serving glasses or dishes, top with some of the remaining mashed strawberries, and another spoonful or two of the cream and a few sliced strawberries.
Serve immediately or place in fridge to chill until ready to serve.