Eton Mess with Fresh Berries and a Hint of Mint

A classic British dessert featuring crushed meringue, whipped cream, fresh berries, and a refreshing hint of mint. Perfect for cleansing the palate after a spicy meal.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

447 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.52/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

2Egg Whites(Large, at room temperature)

£0.20

100gCaster Sugar(Superfine sugar)

£0.25

300mlDouble Cream(Heavy cream)

£1.80

1tbspIcing Sugar

£0.05

300gMixed Berries(Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)

£3.50

1tbspFresh Mint Leaves(Finely chopped)

£0.30

Total Cost

£6.10

£1.52 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 100°C (212°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
In a clean, dry mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
3.
Gradually add the caster sugar, one tablespoon at a time, whisking well after each addition until the meringue is glossy and firm.
4.
Spoon or pipe small mounds of meringue onto the prepared baking sheet.
5.
Bake for 30 minutes, then turn off the oven and leave the meringues to cool completely inside the oven with the door slightly ajar. This will help them dry out.
6.
While the meringues are cooling, whip the double cream with the icing sugar until soft peaks form.
7.
Gently fold in most of the chopped mint leaves into the whipped cream.
8.
Lightly crush the cooled meringues into smaller pieces. Be careful not to turn them into powder.
9.
In individual serving glasses or bowls, layer the crushed meringues, whipped cream, and fresh berries. Repeat layers as desired.
10.
Garnish with the remaining chopped mint leaves and a few extra berries.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (184g)

447 kcal / 1870 kJ

Carbs

27.6g

11% of RDA

Fat

36.8g

53% of RDA

Protein

2.8g

6% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2.5 g

8% of RDA

Sugar

25.5 g

28% of RDA

Sodium

21 mg

1% of RDA

Saturated Fat

22.9 g

115% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Ensure your mixing bowl and whisk are completely clean and dry for the best meringue results.

Do not overbake the meringues; they should be dry and crisp but not browned.

Assemble the Eton Mess just before serving to prevent the meringues from becoming soggy.

For an extra touch, drizzle a little fruit coulis over the top.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking sheet

Mixing bowls

Whisk

Wine Pairings

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