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Eton mess
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This delicious dessert, made with broken meringues, strawberries and cream, is traditionally served at Eton College's prize-giving picnic on June 4th.
Ingredients
- 6 ready-made meringues
- 570ml (1pt) double cream (or use half Greek yogurt for a healthier version)
- 450g (1lb) strawberries, washed and hulled
- 75 ml (2 1/2 fl oz) port, kirsch or Cointreau (optional for a more grown-up version)
Method
- Cut the strawberries in half or into thick slices if they're big. Place in a bowl with the port, kirsch or Cointreau if using, cover and chill for 2-3 hrs.
- Whip the cream until it forms soft peaks, then fold in the berries and juices.
- Crush the meringues and fold into the strawberry and cream mixture.
- Spoon into individual dishes. If you like, you can decorate with extra strawberries.
Nutritional information
Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.
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