Eton Mess Recipe
A traditional English dessert made with fresh berries, meringue cookies and fluffy whipped cream is easy to make in minutes with no baking required.
Servings: 4
Cost: $10
Equipment
- 4 dessert glasses
- 1 hand mixer
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries hulled and cleaned
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar divided
- 10 store bought or homemade meringue cookies
- 2 cups heavy cream chilled
- 3 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar
Instructions
- Chop the strawberries and place in a large bowl.
- Stir in the lemon juice, zest and sugar. Set aside.
- Crush half the meringue cookies with your hands and place in a bowl.
- Add the heavy cream and confectioner’s sugar to a large bowl. With a hand mixer, beat the cream on medium speed until soft peaks form, approximately 4 minutes. Do not over whip.
- Layer the meringues, strawberries and cream in 4 bowls or tall glasses.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and meringue cookies, if desired.
Notes
Best if served soon after assembling.
Strawberries can be macerated up to 24 hours in advance.
Whipped Cream can be made up to 4 hours in advance.
Nutrition
Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1769IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 1mg