Crunchy meringues, perfectly whipped cream and fresh strawberries. This classic Eton Mess Recipe could not be easier to make. This truly is one of the easiest of the classic British desserts to make. Plus, you don’t have to make meringues.

Layers of meringue, whipped cream and strawberries in a glass bowl

With only 3 ingredients, it’s easy to assemble. Taking some help from the store bought meringues, because no one needs to ‘mess’ around making them.

Eton Mess in a glass bowl from the side showing the red and white layers of meringue, whipped cream and strawberries

Originating from Eton College (whose famous past students include Princes William and Harry). There are differing stories about how this dessert got its name. It can be seen as looking somewhat messy.

Meringue, strawberry and whipped cream on a spoon

A pretty dessert that should be served in a glass bowl so you can see the layers, This Easy Eton Mess Recipe is a summer dessert favorite. The creaminess of the whipped cream (which is only lightly sweetened) offsets the sweet meringues. The subtle fruit sweetness of the strawberries make for a delicious trio of flavors that work so well together.

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A glass bowl filled with meringue, whipped cream and strawberries
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Easy Eton Mess Recipe

Janette
Crunchy meringues, perfectly whipped cream and fresh strawberries layered in a bowl.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound (453 grams) strawberries, hulled
  • 1 ½ cups 375 ml heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 8 meringues, broken into bite-size pieces

Instructions
 

  • Take half of the strawberries and blend them until you get a smooth sauce. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds. Cut the rest of the strawberries into bite-size pieces.Set aside.
  • Whip the cream until it starts to stiffen. Add the sugar and whisk until you get firm peaks.
  • Take 4 glass bowls and divide the ingredients evenly. Start with a little whipped cream into the bottom of a bowl, top with meringues, strawberries, strawberry sauce. Repeat the layers until all bowls are filled.
Serving: 1bowl, Calories: 130kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 13mg, Sodium: 18mg, Sugar: 23g
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