English Eton Mess (Strawberry Meringue Cream Dessert)

Name: English Eton Mess (Strawberry Meringue Cream Dessert)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 ml Cold heavy cream (min. 30% fat); 100 g Store-bought meringues (small pieces or broken meringues); 25 g Powdered sugar (to taste); 5 ml Vanilla extract (optional); null leaves Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

Difficulty

easy

Time

20m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

Eton Mess is a classic English dessert, perfect for warm summer days. This simple yet irresistible treat is made with fresh strawberries, crunchy meringue, and light whipped cream. There's no baking required, making it quick and easy to prepare, ideal when you want something delicious but are short on time. The interplay of textures and flavors is guaranteed to charm everyone.

ingredients

4 Servings

400 ml Cold heavy cream (min. 30% fat)100 g Store-bought meringues (small pieces or broken meringues)25 g Powdered sugar (to taste)5 ml Vanilla extract (optional)0 leaves Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

Steps

Prepare Strawberries

Wash the strawberries, remove the stems, and cut them into smaller pieces. In a small bowl, mix them with one tablespoon of powdered sugar (if using) and let them sit for 5-10 minutes to release their juices.

Whip Cream

In a cold bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with the remaining powdered sugar and vanilla extract (if using) until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip, or it will turn into butter.

Prepare Meringues

Break the meringues into larger and smaller pieces. Avoid crushing them into a powder; you want crunchy bits remaining.

Assemble and Serve

In a large bowl, gently fold together the whipped cream, strawberries, and broken meringues. Do not overmix to prevent the meringues from becoming too soggy. Spoon into dessert glasses or a large serving bowl, garnish with fresh mint leaves, and serve immediately or chill briefly.

Extra Tips

► For the best results, make sure your heavy cream is very cold before whipping; it will whip up much easier and firmer.

► If you like, you can mash a portion of the strawberries and swirl them into the whipped cream for an even more intense strawberry flavor.

► Experiment with other berries like raspberries or blueberries to vary the dessert.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 220g
Calories	280 kcal	616 kcal
Protein	2.5g	5.5g
Fat	22g	48.4g
Carbohydrate	18g	39.6g
Fiber	1.5g	3.3g
Sugar	16g	35.2g