World Flavors Cookbook

Eton Mess

A simple, classic British dessert of crushed meringue, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries.

Cuisine: United Kingdom

Ingredients

• 500g strawberries, hulled and halved
• 400ml double cream, whipped
• 4 large meringue nests, crushed
• 1 tbsp icing sugar

Instructions

1. Purée half of the strawberries with icing sugar. Chop the rest.
2. Fold the crushed meringue and chopped strawberries into the whipped cream.
3. Swirl through the strawberry purée.
4. Serve immediately in glasses.