Eton Mess with Summer Berries

A classic British dessert of crushed meringue, whipped cream, and fresh summer berries, perfect after a savory frittata.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

1 hour 15 minutes

Calories

385 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£2.27/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

2Egg Whites(Large, at room temperature)

£0.20

100gCaster Sugar

£0.15

250mlDouble Cream(Heavy Cream, well chilled)

£1.20

1tbspIcing Sugar(Powdered Sugar)

£0.05

200gStrawberries(Hulled and halved or quartered)

£2.00

150gRaspberries

£3.00

100gBlueberries(Optional)

£2.50

Total Cost

£9.10

£2.27 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat 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. Gradually add the caster sugar, whisking continuously until the meringue is glossy and stiff.
3.
Spoon or pipe the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet into small nests or rounds.
4.
Bake for 1 hour, or until the meringues are dry and crisp. Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside to cool completely (this prevents cracking).
5.
While the meringues are cooling, whip the double cream with the icing sugar until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
6.
Once the meringues are cool, gently crush them into bite-sized pieces.
7.
In a large bowl, gently fold together the crushed meringues, whipped cream, and summer berries.
8.
Spoon the Eton Mess into individual serving glasses or bowls. Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (170g)

385 kcal / 1611 kJ

Carbs

31.6g

12% of RDA

Fat

29.5g

42% of RDA

Protein

2.8g

6% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2.9 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

30.1 g

33% of RDA

Sodium

18 mg

1% of RDA

Saturated Fat

18.5 g

93% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Make sure your bowl and whisk are completely clean and dry to ensure the egg whites whip properly.

For a richer flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract to the whipped cream.

Eton Mess is best served immediately, as the meringue will soften over time. However, you can prepare the meringues and whipped cream in advance and assemble just before serving.

Other berries, such as blackberries or redcurrants, can be used in place of or in addition to the strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.

Cooking Equipment

Baking Sheet

Mixer

Large Bowl

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

Complete the Meal

Main Course

Spinach and Courgette Frittata

A simple and delicious frittata packed with spinach, courgette, and ricotta cheese. Perfect for a light lunch or brunch.

45 minutes

4 servings