Chef John's Fresh Berry Fool

Ingredients

• cup fresh raspberries
• cup fresh blackberries, broken in half
• cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quart ered
• tablespoon swhite sugar, divided
• teaspoon grated lemon zest
• teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• cup heavy cream, chilled
• 1/4 cup crème fraîche
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extra ct
• cup crushed shortbread cookies

Instructions

1. Place raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries in a bowl. Add ¼ cup sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice; stir until sugar is mixed with berries and juices begin to release. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
2. Place heavy cream and crème fraîche in a cold bowl. Add remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and vanilla extract; whisk until soft peaks and sharp lines form, 5 to 8 minutes.
3. Place some cookie crumbs in the bottom of each serving dish. Spoon in some macerated berries and a layer of whipped cream. Repeat layers, ending with a sprinkle of cookie crumbs.