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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Red, White and Blue Fruit Fools

    By Nancy Mock July 20, 2020 Updated March 3, 2021 Leave a Comment

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    Red White + Blue Fool: Watermelon, Blueberries & Cream! A layered fruit and cream dessert variety of fool! This fool boasts red, white and blue in the form of red watermelon stars, fresh, white whipped cream and juicy blue blueberries. Topped with a cookie. A sweet, vanilla, crunchy cookie to complete this fruity fool.
    Fools made with cream, watermelon, blueberries and wafer cookies.

    Make this simple, fresh and pretty dessert for Independence Day! These red, white, and blue fruit fools are little mason jars of layered fruit and cream.

    A fruit and cream fool with watermelon stars, whipped cream and blueberries. Topped with a vanilla cookie.
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    Fools... is that title referring to us? It's true that very soon at parades and fireworks we will deck ourselves out in red, white and blue and get ready to relax, to party, and celebrate.

    Watermelon stars on a white plate next to a blue towel and blueberries.

    And because we are some sweets-loving fools, we love us some 4th of July desserts! Like this easy fruit fool that is refreshing and wearing the perfect colors for the holiday: red watermelon stars, fresh, whipped cream and juicy blue blueberries.

    A sweet, vanilla, crunchy cookie on top completes this fruity fool.

    Stars cut out of watermelon slice on a black slate board.

    Why you'll love it

    You will love the fresh, lightly sweetened whipped cream, which is so easy and quick to make and tastes AMAZING.

    This fruit fool is also fun to make! The fruit and cream are layered into small mason jars making them easy to serve. A vanilla wafer on top cookie on top provides a satisfying crunch as you delve into the layers.

    If you want to have your kids or grand-kids help, this is a great recipe to make with them! They can help cut out watermelon stars and layer in the ingredients.

    🔪 How to make this recipe

    Step 1: Slice up a watermelon.

    Watermelon sliced in half with slices laying on a cutting board.

    Cut the watermelon into slices about 1-½ to 2 inches thick.

    Step 2: Cut out stars

    A round slice of watermelon with stars cut out on a black slate board.

    Use a cookie cutter to cut stars out of the watermelon. Then use a knife to slice the stars into thinner stars, which will make them easier to layer in the jars.

    Step 3: Make the whipped cream

    Fresh whipped cream on a purple spatula with blueberries in background.

    Make the whipped cream using a chilled bowl and beater, heavy cream and sugar.

    Step 4: Assemble the fools

    Make the layers in the mason jars: whipped cream alternating with blueberries, and the watermelon slid in on the sides so you can see the star shapes through the glass. The cookie goes on the very top!

    Watermelon stars and blueberries in mason jars with whipped cream.

    Tips

    • Get the freshest watermelon and blueberries you can find since they are the stars of these Fools! A ripe watermelon should feel heavy for its size, have a hollow sound when you knock on it, and have one yellow spot from where it was laying on the ground. Check the blueberries for stems and discard any shriveled ones.
    • The star cut-outs of watermelon for this recipe total 4 ounces, but in all likelihood you'll end up with a watermelon larger than 4 ounces! Just use what you need for this recipe, then slice up the rest to serve to your guests. Or stick the extra slices wrapped in the fridge for your family to snack on.
    • Before slicing the watermelon, take a little slice off the bottom of it so that it sits flat while you make the larger cuts.
    • If you don't want to use glass jars clear plastic cups would work, too. Make sure they're clear enough to see the watermelon stars through the sides.
    Small mason jars holding blueberries, watermelon stars and whipped cream.

    FAQs

    What is a fruit fool?

    The origin of the name is unclear but it's an English dessert that dates back to the 16th century. A fool is similar to a trifle, except that trifles typically include layers of cake or cookies soaked in liqueur, whereas a fool is just fruit folded into (or in this case layered with) cream.

    Can this dessert be made in advance?

    Yes! You can layer the fruit and cream into the jars, cover them with plastic wrap and keep them in the fridge until you're ready to serve them - up to 8 hours in advance. Add the cookies to the top just before serving.

    Can spray whipped cream be substituted for fresh?

    This dessert will work just fine with spray whipped cream — but you should really try making your own fresh batch! It's easy, quick, and really delicious.

    Glass mason jars with watermelon stars, cream, and blueberries.

    The recipe is below! If you're looking for more red, white and blue desserts here are some to consider:

    4th of July Fireworks Ice Cream Soda
    A kid-friendly recipe that's fun for everyone! This ice cream soda is red, white and blue - perfect for the 4th of July! And it has a little fireworks action from a sprinkle of Pop Rocks!
    Take me there
    This 4th of July Fireworks Ice Cream Soda has a red, white and blue hue, just in time for the holiday! Sweet, cherry soda, ice cream and exploding Pop Rocks!
    Triple Berry Mason Jar Trifle
    Loaded with fresh fruit, layers of sweetened cream and tender shortcake, this pretty little mason jar trifle is a great dessert to make with the family.
    Take me there
    White wood surface with berries and a mason jar with layered cream and fruit
    Starry Cherry Blueberry Tart
    Brimming with luscious fruit flavor and colorful pastry stars, the Starry Cherry Blueberry Tart is a festive dessert for the 4th of July or any gathering!
    Take me there

    💬 How do you like these fruity fools? Leave a comment below and tell me!

    A layered fruit and cream dessert variety of fool! This fool boasts red, white and blue in the form of red watermelon stars, fresh, white whipped cream and juicy blue blueberries. Topped with a cookie. A sweet, vanilla, crunchy cookie to complete this fruity fool.

    Red, White and Blue Fools

    Nancy Mock
    Sometimes it's ok to be a fool! Like these Red, White, and Blue Fools made of layers of fresh watermelon, blueberries and cream. A perfect summertime dessert that's easy to make with kids. 
    5 from 1 vote. Tap stars to vote
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    Prep Time 50 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Chilled Dessert, Dessert, Fruit Dessert, Holidays, Summer Dessert
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 small watermelon
    • 1 cup whipping cream
    • ½ cup confectioner's sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
    • 6 ounces fresh blueberries, washed and dried
    • 4 vanilla wafer cookies (like Nilla Wafers brand)
    • 4 small mason jars, or other glasses or clear plastic cups

    Instructions
     

    • Place the bowl and whisk attachment from a stand mixer into the freezer to chill.

    Prepare the fruit:

    • Meanwhile, slice one or two 1-inch thick slices from the watermelon. Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter (mine is 2¾ inch) to cut out watermelon stars from the slices.
      A layered fruit and cream dessert variety of fool! This fool boasts red, white and blue in the form of red watermelon stars, fresh, white whipped cream and juicy blue blueberries. Topped with a cookie. A sweet, vanilla, crunchy cookie to complete this fruity fool.
    • On a cutting board, use a sharp knife to carefully slice each star into 4 or 5 thinner stars - the thinner they are the more flexible they will be when placing them in the jars.

    Make the cream:

    • Get the mixing bowl and whisk attachment from the freezer and assemble them on your stand mixer. Pour the whipping cream into the bowl and whip the cream on high speed. After the cream has been mixing for 3 minutes, turn it off and add in the confectioner's sugar and the vanilla.
    • Turn the mixer back on and beat the cream on high speed for another 2-3 minutes. Watch the cream carefully towards the last 2 minutes or so: you want the whipped cream to be stiff but if you overbeat it you will end up with vanilla-flavored butter!

    Assemble the fools:

    • Place ¼ cup of whipped cream into the bottom of the mason jar or cup (a ¼-cup spring-loaded ice cream scoop works really for this.) Tap the jar a few times on the table to settle the whipped cream. 
    • Hold the jar at an angle and place a watermelon star against the side of the glass. Still holding the jar at an angle, drop in 10-12 blueberries so that they layer against the watermelon slice. Then, place another watermelon star in the jar above the blueberries.
      A layered fruit and cream dessert variety of fool! This fool boasts red, white and blue in the form of red watermelon stars, fresh, white whipped cream and juicy blue blueberries. Topped with a cookie. A sweet, vanilla, crunchy cookie to complete this fruity fool.
    • Hold the top watermelon slice against the glass with your finger and spoon or scoop in another ¼ cup of whipped cream: the cream should go over the blueberries and between the watermelon stars, so that the stars are visible from the outside of the jar. Tap the jar on the table a few times to settle the whipped cream.
    • Drop in 10-12 more blueberries on top of the cream. Top off the jar with one more watermelon star and one vanilla wafer cookie.
      A layered fruit and cream dessert variety of fool! This fool boasts red, white and blue in the form of red watermelon stars, fresh, white whipped cream and juicy blue blueberries. Topped with a cookie. A sweet, vanilla, crunchy cookie to complete this fruity fool.
    • Serve immediately. (If you are preparing these in advance, hold off on the cookies. Cover the jars loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate them. Top each with a cookie just before you serve them.)
      Makes 4 servings.

    Notes

    • Get the freshest watermelon and blueberries you can find since they are the stars of these Fools! A ripe watermelon should feel heavy for its size, have a hollow sound when you knock on it, and have one yellow spot from where it was laying on the ground. Check the blueberries for stems and discard any shriveled ones.
    • The star cut-outs of watermelon for this recipe total 4 ounces, but in all likelihood you'll end up with a watermelon larger than 4 ounces! Just use what you need for this recipe, then slice up the rest to serve to your guests. Or stick the extra slices wrapped in the fridge for your family to snack on.
    • Before slicing the watermelon, take a little slice off the bottom of it so that it sits flat while you make the larger cuts.
    • If you don't want to use glass jars clear plastic cups would work, too. Make sure they're clear enough to see the watermelon stars through the sides.
    • To make these in advance layer the fruit and cream into the jars, cover them with plastic wrap and keep them in the fridge until you're ready to serve them - up to 8 hours in advance. Add the cookies to the top just before serving.
    • This dessert will work just fine with spray whipped cream if you need to substitute it - but you should really try making your own fresh batch! It's easy, quick, and really delicious.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 48mgPotassium: 204mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 1545IUVitamin C: 13.7mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 0.4mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment, tell me what you think!

    Recipe and post updated July 2020.

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