I had been impatiently awaiting for the fresh local rhubarb and on the weekend I found some at the farmers market. It was nice and thick and dark red and I picked some up. I wanted to start with something simple to showcase the rhubarb flavour and I thought that a fool would be perfect. A fool is generally pureed sweetened fruit with whipped cream or custard. This time I thought that I would make a rhubarb and vanilla yogurt fool. I simmered the rhubarb in orange juice and a bit of sugar to soften it and give a pureed like texture. I used a small amount of sugar to temper the tartness of the rhubarb just a bit. The rhubarb fool turned out amazing! I really enjoyed the flavour of the rhubarb and its tartness. Although the vanilla yogurt does not seem all that sweet by itself, it seemed much sweeter when contrasted with the tart rhubarb. Each bite was a pleasant mixture of tart rhubarb and sweet vanilla yogurt. I imagine that the rhubarb mixture would also go well on vanilla ice cream (warm even), or rice pudding or tapioca pudding etc. I enjoyed the rhubarb fool as a dessert and the leftovers as my breakfast yogurt.
Rhubarb Fool
ingredients
- 1 pound rhubarb (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 orange (juice and zest)
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
directions
- Bring the rhubarb, sugar and orange juice and zest to a boil in a small pan stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
- Cover and simmer until the rhubarb is tender, about 6-10 minutes.
- Refrigerate until cold.
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Sylvia says
Wow Kevin , my mouth is watering right now. Love the colors and must be delicious
VeggieGirl says
Hooray for finding rhubarb at your local farmer’s market!! That Rhubarb Fool is positively mesmerizing.
Laura @ Hungry and Frozen says
That rhubarb looks fabulous, love the deep pink colour. Rhubarb goes so well with orange too. Oh and you might want to spellcheck your recipe 😉 I found it amusing but can’t vouch for everyone…
Pam says
That looks delicious. I am looking forward to trying rubarb recipes this summer. Thanks for inspiring me.
Elle says
Gorgeous!! And pretty good for you, too, as far as desserts go!
Jessy and her dog Winnie says
Looks amazing! Such awesome presentation!
Diana Evans says
wow…Kevin…this is amazing and I love rhubarb…great work…send some over…
Cheryl says
Kevin, that is gorgeous! How do you take such wonderful photo’s I have a zillion dollar camera and cannot seem to do it!
Now I am inspired to make a strawberry/rhubarb pie!
Mrs Ergül says
It so sad, I see rhubarb recipes all over the place but I don’t get this fruit here in Singapore. All I know is that it looks like huge celery stalks in red colour
Your rhubarb fool looks fab!
Kim says
Fantastic Kevin-I will be seeing my daughter next weekend. She is flying from Alaska with a suitcase full of rhubarb from her garden. Alaska grows the best rhubarb. I am bookmarking this recipe.
Manggy says
Whoa, beautiful presentation Kevin!
sourpuss says
Wow, you have a GREAT blog here! I found you through tastespotting.com and can’t decide which recipe to try first!
Erika says
Love the color! I wish I had some right now!
noble pig says
Wow, it’s so cool and I’m not foolin’! Ha!
Elly says
This looka so good, Kevin. Fresh, simple and delicious. I love rhubarb!
Jenny says
Great looking recipe Kevin! Looks great and perfect for summer!
tigerfish says
I thought I am the actual Rhubarb Fool coz’ I have not tried rhubarb before.
Mochachocolata Rita says
when you said “fool” i thought you were referring to me hehe
Dani Spies says
I have never had the chanec to work with rhubarb. I’ve been seeing it at the Farmers Market lately but don’t really know what to do with it so I haven’t bought it. This recipe looks like the perfect place to start…this may be my rhubarb break through:)
Melanie says
Wow! This looks so, so delicious. Rhubarb is one of my favorite fruits!
Dazey says
Thanks for the advice on where to get matcha; I’ll keep an eye out next time I’m downtown. The rhubarb fool looks great, I think I’ll try it to use up what I have in my garden.
Marc @ NoRecipes says
Looks great and sounds healthy!
Jan says
That is one great looking dessert!
Mmmm yum!
Kitt says
Nice! Did you see the strawberry rhubarb fool I had at Soizic in Oakland? (picture here.) Theirs wasn’t as nicely layered as yours. But I like the chunkier bits in it.
marye says
that really looks fantastic layered like that!
noobcook says
What a fool I am! For I have not heard of this dessert b4, but it sure looks so pretty & delectable!
Emiline says
Time for a joke:
I’d be a fool, not to taste some of your delicious Rhubarb Fool! Okay, that was stupid.
Looks wonderful. I love rhubarb.
Nina's Kitchen (Nina Timm) says
Was is really such a big serving, or is just a close-up. I sure could do with a huge helping of this…
Rose&Thorn says
I love the colours! I almost ate my screen!
nicisme says
Fabulous photo – can I have one please?
Lori says
Sounds like a great combo of flavors!
Dhanggit says
this is so gorgeous kevin!! i love the way you presented it in that glass!! really beautiful
Parker says
This dish looks so nice with the layered colors. Gives me some ideas to use up my rhubarb at home.
foodiejudie says
Kevin, just a touch of ground cardamon is fantastic….
Gloria says
Beauty, beauty how ever, sadly we dont have Rhubarb here. My Mom say that in Punta Arenas are, (to the south of Chile) She always said me is delicious!!! x Gloria
diva says
lovely lovely. that’s beautiful!
Raquel says
Looks amazing! I love rhubarb, but have not found any yet :(.
Steph says
This fool looks amazing Kevin. I’ve never heard of a fool before, but it looks like an A in my book!
Bellini Valli says
I love that you paired this with vanilla yogurt Kevin!!!
Deborah says
I have never heard of a “fool” before, but what a delicious and nutritious snack!
kimberleyblue says
So simple and fresh! Must be great with vanilla yogurt!
Lisa says
Rhubarb is something I have not experimented with. You encourage me to pick some up.
meeso says
This is such a nice looking dish along with being delicious!
Bridgett says
It is almost too pretty to eat! …almost
farida says
This sounds easy to make. And looks gorgeous!
giz says
So pretty Kevin – almost a pity to eat it (almost). And when it’s all gone, clean out the glass and make me a rhubarb martini in it – that could be interesting.
LyB says
The colors look fabulous. I love rhubarb, this sounds delicious!
Bellini Valli says
Yopu make this look so simple as well as tasty Kevin. I will have to keep my eyes open for szechuan peppercorns. Also I have passed an award your way. Val
katiez says
Beautiful rhubarb… The Fool would be a good ‘after’ for all that yummy shrimp (and peppercorns)
sher says
You always have gorgeous photos, but that one is amazing! Martha Stewart couldn’t do better than that in her magazine! Seriously.
Kalyn says
Looks delicious!
Jaime says
wow, that is truly beautiful