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Strawberry Eton Mess

Irresistible Strawberry Eton Mess for a Refreshing Summer Treat

This Strawberry Eton Mess is a delightful dessert combining fresh strawberries, fluffy whipped cream, and crunchy meringue for a perfect summer treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue
  • 4 large Egg Whites Room temperature
  • 200 g Caster Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice Can substitute with white vinegar
  • 1 tsp Cornflour (Corn Starch)
For the Whipped Cream
  • 600 ml Double Cream (Heavy Cream)
  • 2 tbsp Powdered Icing Sugar Sifted
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Strawberries
  • 300 g Fresh Strawberries Washed, hulled, and chopped
  • 1 tbsp Powdered Icing Sugar For sprinkling on strawberries

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Chilled bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 140°C (280°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a clean mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add caster sugar while continuing to whip until glossy and stiff peaks are formed.
  3. Gently incorporate lemon juice and cornflour into the meringue mixture.
  4. Spoon the meringue onto the prepared tray, bake at 110°C (230°F) for approximately 1.5 hours, then cool completely.
  5. In a chilled bowl, beat the double cream with sifted icing sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  6. Wash, hull, and chop the fresh strawberries; mash half and mix with the chopped strawberries and a sprinkle of icing sugar.
  7. Layer the meringue, whipped cream, and strawberry mixture in individual glasses, finishing with strawberries on top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover meringue in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Assemble the dessert just before serving to maintain meringue crunch.

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