Eton Mess with Elderflower Liqueur

A light and refreshing twist on the classic Eton Mess, infused with delicate elderflower notes. Perfect after a savory meal.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

475 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£3.16/serving

Season:

Meal Type:

Cuisine:

Mood:

Ingredients

Servings

3Egg whites(Large)

£0.50

175gCaster sugar

£0.40

300mlDouble cream(Heavy cream)

£2.00

2tbspElderflower liqueur(St. Germain or similar)

£1.50

250gFresh strawberries(Hulled and halved or quartered)

£2.50

125gFresh raspberries

£3.00

125gFresh blueberries

£2.75

Total Cost

£12.65

£3.16 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, whisking continuously until the meringue is glossy and smooth.
4.
Spoon or pipe the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet in small rounds or irregular shapes.
5.
Bake for 1 hour, or until the meringues are crisp and dry. Turn off the oven and leave the meringues to cool completely inside.
6.
While the meringues are cooling, whip the double cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the elderflower liqueur.
7.
In a large bowl, gently combine the strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.
8.
To assemble the Eton Mess, lightly crush the meringues. Layer the crushed meringues, berries, and whipped cream in individual serving glasses or a large bowl.
9.
Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (239g)

475 kcal / 1987 kJ

Carbs

40.5g

16% of RDA

Fat

35.5g

51% of RDA

Protein

3.7g

7% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2.8 g

9% of RDA

Sugar

40 g

44% of RDA

Sodium

29 mg

1% of RDA

Saturated Fat

22.1 g

111% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Ensure your bowl and whisk are completely clean and free of any grease for the best meringue results.

Don't over-whip the cream, as it can become grainy.

For a more intense elderflower flavor, macerate the berries in a tablespoon of elderflower liqueur for 30 minutes before assembling the Eton Mess.

Eton Mess is best served immediately, as the meringues will soften over time.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Mixing bowls

Whisk

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

Complete the Meal

Main Course

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A quick and flavorful side dish of spinach sauteed with garlic, lemon, and a touch of red pepper flakes. Perfect for a weeknight meal.

13 minutes

4 servings