Simple Berry Fool

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Begin by tossing the chopped strawberries with the granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Set aside.

2. Step 2

   Add the whipping cream to a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer and whip until soft peaks form.

3. Step 3

   Add the icing sugar and vanilla to the whipped cream and whip until stiff peaks form.

4. Step 4

   Remove the whipped cream from the bowl and add it to another large bowl.

5. Step 5

   Add the softened cream cheese and 2 cups of the chopped strawberries to the bowl of the stand mixer or bowl you whipped the cream in.

6. Step 6

   Whip on high speed for 2 to 3 min. or until the cream cheese is light and fluffy and the strawberries have broken down.

7. Step 7

   Gently fold 2/3 of the whipped cream into the strawberry-cream cheese mixture until combined.

8. Step 8

   To assemble the fools, spoon about 1/4 cup of the strawberry cream into each of 12 parfait glasses. Sprinkle on some of the remaining chopped strawberries, blueberries and crushed graham wafers. Top each with another 1/4 cup dollop of the strawberry cream.

9. Step 9

   Garnish with the remaining whipped cream, berries and crushed graham wafers before serving.