Blondie's Mom's Blackberry Fool

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   Mash berries with a potato masher or a large fork.

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   You can also do this using a food processor or blender.

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   With clean hands, press crushed berries through a sieve into a bowl to remove the seeds.

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   Sprinkle fruit with 1/4 cup of the sugar.

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   Stir.

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   In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla and cream.

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   Using a whisk or a beater, whip mixture until it makes soft peaks, but not stiff ones.

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   Fold sugared berries into whipped cream.

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   Taste to see if it's sweet enough.

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    Add more sugar if needed.

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    There should be streaks of white and purple.

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    Refrigerate for 3 hours or more.

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    Eat & don't forget to lick the bowl.

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    LOL

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    *You can use frozen berries, but fresh are nicer.

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    **Other kinds of berries can be used as well, but it won't be a rich purple color.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.