Eton mess

Eton Mess Recipes
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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)
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Method

  1. 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.
  2. Whip the cream until it forms soft peaks, then fold in the berries and juices.
  3. Crush the meringues and fold into the strawberry and cream mixture.
  4. Spoon into individual dishes. If you like, you can decorate with extra strawberries.
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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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