While the name suggests differently, there is nothing foolish about this recipe! This strawberry rhubarb fool is a gelatinous sweet dessert that's both light and full of flavor. With fruit notes, it's almost a pudding, but even better!
In a large saucepan, combine the rhubarb, sugar, and salt over medium to medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture becomes saucy and thickened, about 5-10 minutes.
4 ½ cups rhubarb, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, ½ tsp kosher salt
Remove from heat and add the powdered Jell-O. Stir until the powder is completely dissolved and incorporated.
6 oz strawberry Jell-O
Set in refrigerator until the mixture is fully chilled but the Jell-O has not begun to set. It is very important that the Jell-O does not set before the next step!
Once chilled, combine the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla. Whip, starting at a slow speed and increasing gradually to high speed, until stiff peaks are achieved. Fold the stiff cream into the chilled rhubarb mixture until fully incorporated.
1 cup heavy cream, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract