9 Gooseberry Desserts That Will Make You Fall In Love With This Underrated Fruit

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Guys, remember gooseberries? Yes, the fruit that you probably had to Google, because who can honestly say that they ever thought “I’m gonna pick up some gooseberries at the store today”?

By the way, here’s what they look like:

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The fruit is native to Europe, northwestern Africa and Asia, but you can buy it in your local grocery store or specialty food store.

Gooseberries are tart and are said to have a taste ranging from mild (like grapes) to tropical, depending on their origin and ripeness. They’re commonly used in jams, but they make for a killer dessert too.

Here are 9 awesome gooseberry desserts you have got to try for yourself:

1. Sweet And Sour Gooseberry Tart

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2. Gooseberry Galette

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3. Gooseberry Ice Cream

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4. Gooseberry Fool

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5. Red Gooseberry Marzipan Cake

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6. Gooseberry Crumble With Ice Cream

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7. Gooseberry Cheesecake

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8. Gooseberry Parfait With Cream And Strawberries

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9. Berlin Gooseberry Pie

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