Eton Mess

Name: Eton Mess
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tbsp powdered sugar; 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 4 store-bought meringue nests, crushed

A classic dessert combining whipped cream, sweet strawberries, and crisp crushed meringue for a light treat.

15 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

BritishDessertNo-CookVegetarianGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
4 store-bought meringue nests, crushed

Instructions

1

Place half of the 1 lb sliced fresh strawberries in a mixing bowl and mash roughly with a fork to form a coarse fruit sauce.
2

In a separate bowl, whip the 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 tbsp powdered sugar, and 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
3

Gently fold the remaining whole strawberries, strawberry sauce, and 4 crushed store-bought meringue nests into the whipped cream.
4

Spoon the mixture evenly into glass dessert bowls and serve cold immediately.

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Questions

Why fold instead of stir in Eton Mess?

Step 3 reads: "Gently fold the remaining whole strawberries, strawberry sauce, and 4 crushed store-bought meringue nests into the whipped cream." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 3 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

What can I use instead of powdered sugar in Eton Mess?

The entry for Eton Mess calls for 2 tbsp powdered sugar. In its place: Blend granulated sugar with a teaspoon of cornstarch per cup until fine.

Can I make Eton Mess dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Eton Mess is 1 cup heavy whipping cream. Swap the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Eton Mess vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup heavy whipping cream. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How long does Eton Mess keep?

Keep Eton Mess covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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