Eton Mess

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Serves: 6

Enjoy the delightful simplicity of classic Eton mess, a traditional dessert made with layers of crushed meringue, sweet strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream.

Top Tip: You can add in raspberries for that extra fruit hit. Don't over whip the cream as it will split and always mix just before you serve for the best flavour and to stop the meringue from dissolving as will lose your crunch.

Ingredients

4-6 meringue nests, crumbled
4 cups (600g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 cups (480g) heavy cream
2 tbsp granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

1. In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Toss gently and let them sit for about 15 minutes to release their juices.

2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. If desired, add powdered sugar to sweeten the whipped cream.

3. Gently fold the macerated strawberries into the whipped cream, leaving some for garnish.

4. Crumble the meringue nests into the strawberry and cream mixture. Reserve some for topping.

5. Spoon the Eton Mess into serving glasses or bowls, layering with the remaining strawberries and meringue.

6. Garnish the top with extra strawberry slices and meringue crumbles.

7. Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful and easy-to-make Eton Mess.

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Recipe by James Golding, Head of Food Education, Table Talk Foundation

Table Talk Foundation (registered charity: 1190504) inspiring a new generation through food, to live happier and healthier lives. Through their food education in schools, they teach young people how to cook preparing them with fundamental skills for the rest of their lives.