Eton Mess
A classic British dessert featuring a delightful combination of crushed meringues, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream. It's a simple yet elegant treat that requires no cooking, perfect for a quick and impressive dessert.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 15 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 268 kcal
Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 240 mlheavy cream, cold
- 2 tbsppowdered sugar
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 400 gstrawberry, hulled and quartered
- 6 pcsmeringue nest, store-bought
garnish
- 4 pcsmint leaf, fresh, for garnish(optional)
Equipment
serving glasses · electric mixer · large mixing bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the cream is very cold for best whipping results.
- 2
Whip the mixture with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to over-whip, as it can turn grainy.
- 3
Gently crush the meringue nests into bite-sized pieces; they don't need to be uniform.
About 2 min
- 4
Add the quartered strawberries and crushed meringues to the whipped cream.
About 1 min
- 5
Fold everything together gently until just combined, creating a marbled effect.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Avoid over-mixing to maintain the texture of the meringues and strawberries.
- 6
Spoon the Eton Mess into individual serving glasses or a large bowl.
About 1 min
- 7
Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired, before serving.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 268.4kcal
- Protein
- 1.9g
- Carbs
- 17.5g
- Fat
- 22.5g
- Fibre
- 2g
- Sugar
- 14.2g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store any leftover Eton Mess in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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