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

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.52

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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

The Method

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

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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