Eton mess


Discover the magic of Eton mess! Ready-made meringues, luscious berries, and whipped cream blend for a quick, delicious dessert.


Published: July 6, 2024 · Modified: July 11, 2024 by Jennifer Ryan


Eton mess
Eton mess

Eton Mess

Jennifer Ryan
Whip up a delightful Eton mess in minutes! Crunchy meringues, fresh berries, and fluffy cream create a heavenly dessert treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 4
Calories 496 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, whip the fresh cream until soft peaks form.
    500 Milliliters Cream
    Eton mess
  • Gently fold in the icing sugar to sweeten the cream.
    2 Tablespoons Icing sugar
  • Crush the meringue nests into small pieces and gently fold them into the cream mixture.
    8 Meringue nests
    Eton mess
  • Wash and hull the strawberries, then chop them into bite-sized pieces.
    500 Grams Strawberries
  • Layer the whipped cream mixture, chopped strawberries, and crushed meringue in serving glasses or bowls.
    Eton mess
  • Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used up.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
    Eton mess

Notes

Tips and Tricks
  • Be gentle when mixing to maintain the contrasting textures of the crunchy meringue, fluffy cream, and juicy berries.
  • Experiment with different berries or even add some lemon zest to the whipped cream for a citrusy twist.
  • Use clear glasses or bowls to show off the beautiful layers, making the dessert visually appealing.

Nutrition

Calories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 29gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 311mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 1863IUVitamin C: 74mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chocolate covered strawberries, cream dessert, easy to make, Eton mess, fresh cream, meringues, no bake recipes, whipped cream
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