Strawberry and Amaretti Fool

Fool is a no-cook British dessert that combines whipped cream and fruit for a light, almost effortless treat. To make this spring-inspired version, we first macerate strawberries with sugar. This enhances the berries’ flavor, softens their texture and yields a ruby-colored syrup that’s drizzled over the finished fool. Small amounts of salt and black pepper give the dessert depth, and adding yogurt to the whipped cream provides stability and subtle tang. Amaretti are crisp, airy Italian cookies with an almond flavor; if you can’t find them, roasted pistachios are a good alternative for adding crunch.