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Illustrative photo: Acabashi — CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
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Eton mess

An improvised English dessert made from crumbled meringue, whipped cream and strawberries. It takes its name from Eton College, where it is said to have been served during a cricket match.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Hull the strawberries, halve them and sprinkle with lemon juice. Leave to macerate for 15 minutes.
  2. Whip the cream with the icing sugar and vanilla until it holds soft peaks.
  3. Roughly crumble the meringues into a large bowl or deep dish.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the meringues with a spatula, without crushing them.
  5. Add the macerated strawberries and their juice, stirring only lightly so you keep some streaks of colour.
  6. Divide between 4 glasses or bowls and serve straight away so the meringues stay crisp.

Variations and tips

Red berry version. Replace the strawberries with a mix of raspberries and blueberries for a more intense colour.

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Original Ecomely recipe.