Eton Mess with Elderflower and Berries

A light and refreshing Eton Mess with elderflower syrup and mixed berries, perfect for following a savory spinach dish.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

545 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£1.86/serving

Season:

Meal Type:

Cuisine:

Mood:

Ingredients

Servings

3Egg whites(Large, room temperature)

£0.50

175gCaster sugar(Superfine sugar)

£0.60

2tbspElderflower cordial

£0.25

300mlDouble cream(Heavy cream)

£1.80

400gMixed berries(Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)

£4.00

FewMint leaves(For garnish)

£0.30

Total Cost

£7.45

£1.86 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat the oven to 100°C (212°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
In a clean, dry bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
3.
Gradually add the caster sugar, one tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously until the meringue is glossy and stiff.
4.
Gently fold in the elderflower cordial.
5.
Spoon or pipe the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet in small mounds.
6.
Bake for 1 hour, or until the meringues are crisp and dry. Turn off the oven and leave the meringues to cool completely inside the oven with the door slightly ajar. This helps them to dry out completely.
7.
While the meringues are cooling, lightly whip the double cream until it forms soft peaks. Be careful not to overwhip it.
8.
Gently crush the meringues into smaller pieces.
9.
In individual glasses or a large bowl, layer the crushed meringues, whipped cream, and mixed berries.
10.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (240g)

545 kcal / 2280 kJ

Carbs

47.5g

18% of RDA

Fat

40.5g

58% of RDA

Protein

4.5g

9% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3.5 g

12% of RDA

Sugar

44 g

49% of RDA

Sodium

40 mg

2% of RDA

Saturated Fat

25 g

125% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Ensure your bowl and whisk are completely clean and dry before whisking the egg whites for the meringue.

The meringues can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container.

Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the whipped cream for extra tang.

For a richer flavour, macerate the berries in a little sugar and elderflower cordial for 30 minutes before assembling the Eton Mess.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking sheet

Mixing bowls

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

Complete the Meal

Main Course

Garlicky Pan-Fried Spinach with Pine Nuts & Lemon

A quick and flavorful spinach appetizer that's easy to make and perfect for sharing. The garlic, pine nuts, and lemon create a vibrant and satisfying taste.

15 minutes

4 servings

Easy

"Pairs perfectly with this dessert"