Fresh and Delicious Eton Mess
A quintessential British dessert combining ripe strawberries, crunchy meringue, and creamy whipped cream.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Serving Dish
Ingredients
Fresh Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh Strawberries Ripe and firm, sliced into halves or quarters.
- 4-6 pieces Meringue Nests Store-bought or homemade, crisp on the outside.
- 300 milliliters Heavy Cream Well-chilled for whipping.
- 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar To sweeten the whipped cream.
- 0.5 pieces Vanilla Bean (optional) For added flavor, scrape out seeds.
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by rinsing and slicing them. Place in a mixing bowl.
- Add a tablespoon of powdered sugar to the strawberries and toss gently. Set aside for 15-20 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, pour in the cold heavy cream and whip on medium speed until it thickens.
- Gradually add the remaining tablespoon of powdered sugar and whip until soft peaks form.
- If using, fold in the vanilla bean seeds into the whipped cream.
- Break the meringue nests into large pieces.
- In a serving dish, layer the meringue pieces, followed by whipped cream, and then the macerated strawberries.
- Repeat the layering until all ingredients are used, finishing with strawberries on top.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
Store components separately to maintain meringue's crunchiness. Assemble just before serving.