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Easy Eton Mess

This delicious summer dessert is super simple to make and is a showstopper of a pudding. Perfect for barbecues and picnics.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 300g Strawberries for Purée
  • 1 Tbsp Icing Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 5-6 Meringues Nests
  • 600ml Double Cream
  • 100g Raspberries
  • 100g Strawberries
  • Fresh Mint Leaves optional
  • Flaked Almonds optional

Instructions
 

  • Place 300g of strawberries into a blender, add the icing sugar and maple syrup and blend until smooth and combined. 
  • Chop the raspberries and remaining strawberries.
  • In a large bowl use a hand whisk to whip the double cream until stiff peaks form. 
  • In a serving bowl use your hands to crumble the meringues and add the cream, raspberries and strawberries.
    Gently fold until all combined, then pour the strawberry purée over the mixture.
  • Spoon the Eton Mess into a bowl or glass and top with extra crushed meringue.
    Garnish with fresh mint leaves and flaked almonds.
Keyword dessert, Eton Mess, Meringue, Strawberries, Summer