Eton Mess with Summer Berries and Elderflower

A light and refreshing Eton Mess with seasonal summer berries, crushed meringue, whipped cream, and a touch of elderflower liqueur.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

377 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£3.01/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

2Egg whites(large)

£0.20

100gCaster sugar

£0.25

250mlDouble cream(chilled)

£1.20

1tablespoonIcing sugar(optional, for sweetening cream)

£0.10

200gStrawberries(hulled and halved or quartered)

£2.50

100gRaspberries

£2.80

100gBlueberries

£3.00

2tablespoonsElderflower liqueur(such as St. Germain)

£1.50

4sprigsMint leaves(for garnish)

£0.50

Total Cost

£12.05

£3.01 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 small dollops of meringue onto the prepared baking sheet.
5.
Bake for 1 hour, or until the meringues are crisp and dry. Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool completely inside with the door slightly ajar.
6.
While the meringues are cooling, gently whip the double cream until soft peaks form. Add icing sugar if desired for extra sweetness.
7.
In a large bowl, gently combine the strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.
8.
To assemble the Eton Mess, lightly crush the meringues. In individual serving glasses or bowls, layer crushed meringues, whipped cream, and mixed berries. Drizzle each serving with elderflower liqueur.
9.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (219g)

377 kcal / 1577 kJ

Carbs

29.3g

11% of RDA

Fat

28.7g

41% of RDA

Protein

2.8g

6% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

1.9 g

6% of RDA

Sugar

27.1 g

30% of RDA

Sodium

19 mg

1% of RDA

Saturated Fat

17.9 g

89% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Make the meringues ahead of time and store them in an airtight container until ready to use.

If you don't have elderflower liqueur, you can substitute with a splash of elderflower cordial or a few drops of elderflower extract.

Use any combination of seasonal berries you prefer.

For a richer flavor, you can lightly macerate the berries with a tablespoon of sugar before adding them to the Eton Mess.

Pairs well with roasted chicken with herbs and lemon.

Cooking Equipment

Baking sheet

Oven

Mixing bowl

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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