Strawberry Fool

until starting this blog, i had no idea marscapone was so popular... hope that means people like it :) as for strawberries, definitely need more recipes with those

FROM ABOUT.com (about.com)
(makes 4 servings)

500g medium strawberries, washed
1/4cup castor sugar
1/3cup fromage frais ( or marscarpone cheese, or, whipcream)
1tsp vanilla essence
1egg white
Directions:

1. Keep 2 whole strawberries aside.

2. Hull & thinly slice the remainder of the strawberries.

3. Combine the sliced strawberries with 1tbsp of castor sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.

4. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5min or until the sugar dissolves and the strawberries soften. Remove from the heat and place in a bowl to cool.

5. Meanwhile, gently whisk the fromage frais & vanilla essence in a mixing bowl until just combined.

6. Whisk the egg white in a separate bowl w/an electric mixer until soft peaks form.

7. Gradually whisk in the remaining castor sugar into the egg whites until they become thick and glossy.

8. Gently fold the fromage frais or marscarpone mixture into the egg white mixture with a large metal spoon. Fold in the cooled strawberry mixture.

9. Divide the strawberry fool between 4 serving glasses or bowls. Halve the two strawberries and place on top. Serve

http://australianfood.about.com/od/bakingdesserts/r/StrawberryFool.htm