Blueberry Fool

This is a very quick and easy recipe that has always garnered many compliments -

perfect for a light dessert when blueberries are in season.

BLUEBERRY FOOL

Makes 6 servings

-1 pt blueberries

-1/4 c. sugar

-1-1/2 tsp cornstarch

-1 tsp grated lemon peel

-1 pk. ( 3 oz ) cream cheese

- 1/4 cup powdered sugar

-1 tsp vanilla

-1 cup heavy cream

Place blueberries in a medium-size saucepan; mix sugar & 

cornstarch; sprinkle over berries.  Cook over medium heat, stirring 

often &   crushing a few berries, until mixture thickens slightly & 

bubbles 1 minute.

 Remove from heat; cool completely.  Pour into a 4- to 5-cup glass bowl; cover; refrigerate several hours.     

To serve, beat cream cheese until soft in medium size bowl with electric hand mixer; blend in powdered sugar & vanilla; add cream & beat until soft peaks form.                                                

Spoon cream mixture on top of blueberries; then gently fold in, leaving streaks of blue & white.  Sprinkle with additional lemon rind, if you wish.  Refrigerate until serving time.