Tropical Pineapple, Mango, and Coconut Fools Recipe

Name: Tropical Pineapple, Mango, and Coconut Fools Recipe
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 cups chopped fresh pineapple (from a 2 1/2-pound pineapple); 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup sweetened, shredded coconut, lightly toasted; 1 mango, peeled and diced; 1 cup heavy cream, cold; 1/4 cup Greek-style yogurt

The classic British fool, a dessert of fruit and whipped cream, is an ideal warm weather dessert because it's light and balance of sweet and tart fruit flavors. Spooned into this tropical take are layers of juicy mango, pineapple, and toasted coconut.

Why this recipe works:

Cooking the pineapple eliminates extra liquid and concentrates pineapple flavor.
Tangy and thick Greek-style yogurt adds flavor and body to the whipped cream.

Notes: Instead of portioning into individual glasses, you can also serve the fool family-style in a large bowl or trifle dish.

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Active: 30 mins

Total: 90 mins

Serves: 4 servings

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3 cups chopped fresh pineapple (from a 2 1/2-pound pineapple)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup sweetened, shredded coconut, lightly toasted
1 mango, peeled and diced
1 cup heavy cream, cold
1/4 cup Greek-style yogurt

Place pineapple and 1 tablespoon sugar in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fruit has softened and mixture becomes jammy, about 15 minutes. If pineapple looks too dry during cooking, add a teaspoon of water at a time. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Adjust to taste with sugar and lemon juice. Chill until completely cold before using, about an hour.
Using mixer fitted with whip attachment, whip cream on high speed to soft peaks. Fold in yogurt, pineapple compote, and 1/2 of the coconut.
Spoon pineapple cream into glasses, alternating with fresh mango. Top with remaining coconut. Serve chilled.

Special equipment

4 6-ounce glasses

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3 Delicious Recipes for Classic Fruit Fools

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
448	Calories
25g	Fat
56g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	448
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25g	32%
Saturated Fat 17g	83%
Cholesterol 68mg	23%
Sodium 55mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 56g	20%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 46g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 125mg	623%
Calcium 92mg	7%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 520mg	11%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.