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Classic British Eton Mess (Fresh Strawberries, Crushed Meringue, and Whipped Cream)
The glorious quintessential English summer pudding served at Eton College: a delicious tumble of ripe macerated strawberries, crunchy crushed meringues, and soft billowy vanilla whipped cream.
Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Total
15 min
Ingredients
servings
4
- Fresh ripe sweet strawberries500 g
- Crisp white meringue nests100 g
- Double or heavy whipping cream 35%, well chilled300 ml
- Powdered sugar2 tbsp
- Pure vanilla extract1 tsp
Preparation Steps
1
Hull strawberries. Mash one third with 1 tbsp powdered sugar into a glossy coulis; slice remaining strawberries into quarters.
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2
Whip cold cream with remaining sugar and vanilla to soft pillowy peaks. Coarsely crush meringue nests by hand into chunky pieces.
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3
Gently fold crushed meringues, sliced strawberries, and coulis into whipped cream, creating a marbled effect. Spoon into glass dishes and serve immediately for maximum crunch.
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Nutrition Facts
per servingCalories
380
Protein
3.5g
Carbohydrates
38g
Fat
24g
Allergens
MilkEggs
*estimated values per serving
Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: British & European Culinary Heritage / USDA Public Domain Collection (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & British Traditional Cookery Archive)
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105) ā¢ 17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
