Eton Mess with Berries and Elderflower

A light and refreshing Eton Mess with a delicate elderflower twist, perfect for a summer dessert.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

60 minutes

Calories

445 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.98/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

2Egg Whites(Large)

£0.20

100gCaster Sugar(Superfine Sugar)

£0.30

1tbspElderflower Cordial

£0.15

300mlDouble Cream(Heavy Cream)

£1.50

200gFresh Strawberries(Hulled and quartered)

£2.00

100gFresh Raspberries

£2.50

50gFresh Blueberries

£1.25

Total Cost

£7.90

£1.98 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat the oven to 100°C (212°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2.
In a clean, grease-free bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
3.
Gradually add the caster sugar, a tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously until the meringue is glossy and firm.
4.
Gently fold in the elderflower cordial.
5.
Spoon or pipe small mounds of meringue onto the prepared baking tray.
6.
Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the meringues are dry and crisp to the touch. Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside to cool completely with the door slightly ajar. This helps them dry out and prevents cracking.
7.
While the meringues are cooling, whip the double cream until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
8.
Gently fold the strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries into the whipped cream.
9.
Roughly crush the cooled meringues.
10.
Gently fold the crushed meringues into the berry cream mixture. Don't overmix – you want to retain some texture.
11.
Spoon the Eton Mess into individual serving glasses or bowls. Serve immediately or chill for later.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (188g)

445 kcal / 1862 kJ

Carbs

35.8g

14% of RDA

Fat

34.5g

49% of RDA

Protein

3.5g

7% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2.5 g

8% of RDA

Sugar

34.3 g

38% of RDA

Sodium

26 mg

1% of RDA

Saturated Fat

21.5 g

108% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Make sure your bowl and whisk are completely clean and free from grease when making the meringue, as this can prevent the egg whites from whipping properly.

If you don't have elderflower cordial, you can use a teaspoon of elderflower liqueur or omit it altogether for a classic Eton Mess.

For a more elegant presentation, reserve some whole berries to garnish each serving.

Eton Mess is best served soon after assembly to prevent the meringue from softening too much.

Cooking Equipment

Baking Tray

Parchment Paper

Mixing Bowls

Whisk

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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Chef's Tips

Make sure your bowl and whisk are completely clean and free from grease when making the meringue, as this can prevent the egg whites from whipping properly.

If you don't have elderflower cordial, you can use a teaspoon of elderflower liqueur or omit it altogether for a classic Eton Mess.

For a more elegant presentation, reserve some whole berries to garnish each serving.

Eton Mess is best served soon after assembly to prevent the meringue from softening too much.

Eton Mess with Berries and Elderflower

Ingredients

Instructions