Eton Mess with Rosewater Cream

A light and refreshing British dessert with crushed meringue, fresh berries, and rosewater-infused whipped cream.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

416 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£2.34/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

2Egg Whites(Large, at room temperature)

£0.20

100gGranulated Sugar

£0.15

250mlHeavy Cream(Chilled)

£1.50

1tspRosewater(Adjust to taste)

£0.25

250gFresh Strawberries(Hulled and quartered)

£2.50

125gFresh Raspberries

£2.75

125gFresh Blueberries

£2.00

Total Cost

£9.35

£2.34 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
3.
Gradually add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition, until the meringue is glossy and smooth.
4.
Spoon or pipe the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet in small mounds. Alternatively, create one large meringue.
5.
Bake for 1-1.5 hours, or until the meringues are dry and crisp. Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool completely inside with the door slightly ajar.
6.
While the meringues are cooling, whip the heavy cream in a chilled bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
7.
Gently fold in the rosewater into the whipped cream.
8.
Once the meringues are cool, lightly crush them into smaller pieces. (If you baked one large meringue, break it into pieces.)
9.
In individual serving dishes or glasses, layer crushed meringue, rosewater cream, and mixed berries. Repeat layers.
10.
Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (194g)

416 kcal / 1741 kJ

Carbs

31.5g

12% of RDA

Fat

32.5g

46% of RDA

Protein

3.5g

7% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2.5 g

8% of RDA

Sugar

30 g

33% of RDA

Sodium

25 mg

1% of RDA

Saturated Fat

20 g

100% of RDA

Chef's Tips

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

Don't overmix the whipped cream, or it will become grainy.

For a more intense rose flavor, use rosewater extract sparingly.

You can prepare the meringues and rosewater cream ahead of time and assemble the Eton Mess just before serving to prevent the meringue from becoming soggy.

Adjust the amount of rosewater to suit your preference.

Cooking Equipment

Baking Sheet

Mixer

Bowls

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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Chef's Tips

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

Don't overmix the whipped cream, or it will become grainy.

For a more intense rose flavor, use rosewater extract sparingly.

You can prepare the meringues and rosewater cream ahead of time and assemble the Eton Mess just before serving to prevent the meringue from becoming soggy.

Adjust the amount of rosewater to suit your preference.

Eton Mess with Rosewater Cream

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