Description
A delightful and refreshing Fresh Berry Eton Mess featuring a luscious blend of whipped cream, sweetened berry sauce, and crunchy meringue cookies. This classic British dessert is quick to prepare, perfect for summer gatherings or a light, fruity treat.
Ingredients
Berry Sauce
- 2 cups mixed berries (1 cup raspberries, 1 cup blueberries)
- 2 tbsp icing / powdered / confectioner’s sugar, sifted
Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy / whipping cream
- 2 tbsp icing / powdered / confectioner’s sugar, sifted
Assembly
- 50 g (approximately 2 cups) meringues / meringue cookies / meringue kisses (ready-made)
- Fresh strawberries / raspberries / blueberries for serving
Instructions
- Make the berry sauce: Combine 2 cups of mixed berries with 2 tablespoons of sifted icing sugar in a food processor or use an immersion blender to blend until smooth, creating a vibrant berry sauce.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the 2 cups of heavy cream with the remaining 2 tablespoons of icing sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold in 3 tablespoons of the prepared berry sauce to impart a subtle fruity flavor and pretty pink hue.
- Layer the dessert: Roughly break up the meringue cookies into bite-sized pieces. In serving glasses or a large bowl, layer the whipped cream mixture, berry sauce, broken meringues, and fresh berries, repeating to create appealing layers.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy the Eton Mess right away to maintain the meringue’s crunch and the cream’s freshness.
Notes
- Use fresh seasonal berries for best flavor and color.
- For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream or a dairy-free alternative, though texture will differ.
- Whip cream just until soft peaks to prevent it from turning buttery.
- This dessert is best served immediately to keep meringues crisp.
- Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator but meringues will soften.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: British
