Eton Mess with Roasted Strawberries and Elderflower Cream

A light and refreshing Eton Mess with roasted strawberries for a warm sweetness and elderflower infused cream for a floral aroma, perfect as a palate cleanser.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

485

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£2.34

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dinner•Snack•Dessert

Cuisine:

British

Cooking Style:

Roasting

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

500gFresh Strawberries(hulled and halved)

£3.50

2tablespoonsGranulated Sugar

£0.10

4largeMeringue Nests(store-bought or homemade, broken into pieces)

£2.50

300mlHeavy Cream(chilled)

£2.20

2tablespoonsElderflower Cordial

£0.30

4sprigsMint Leaves(for garnish (optional))

£0.75

Total Cost

£9.35

£2.34 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan/ Gas Mark 4).
2
Place the halved strawberries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
3
Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the strawberries are softened and slightly caramelized.
4
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
5
While the strawberries are roasting, whip the heavy cream in a large bowl until soft peaks form.
6
Gently fold in the elderflower cordial until just combined.
7
To assemble the Eton Mess, divide the broken meringue nests among serving glasses or bowls.
8
Top with the roasted strawberries and a generous dollop of elderflower cream.
9
Garnish with fresh mint leaves (optional) and serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (219g)

485 kcal / 2029 kJ

Carbs

36.7g

14% of RDA

Fat

37.2g

53% of RDA

Protein

2.8g

6% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2.1 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

33.8 g

38% of RDA

Sodium

45 mg

2% of RDA

Saturated Fat

23.1 g

116% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a more intense elderflower flavor, add a teaspoon of elderflower liqueur to the cream.

Roasting the strawberries brings out their natural sweetness and adds a depth of flavor.

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

The Eton Mess is best served immediately after assembly to prevent the meringue from softening.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Mixing Bowls

Whisk

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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