Eton Mess is a traditional British dessert that originated in Eton College, a prestigious boarding school in England. It typically consists of a mixture of broken meringue, whipped cream and strawberries, although variations may include other fruit such as raspberries or bananas. The dessert is often served in a glass or bowl, with layers of meringue, fruit and cream stacked on top of each other
| Created by | Spinneys |
| Prep time | 25 minutes |
| Maceration time | At least 1 hour |
| Serves | 4 |
| Cuisine | British |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Preparation | Easy |
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
Download PDFAdd the water to a pot and bring to a boil. Steep the teabags for 2-3 minutes, or longer if you prefer a stronger flavour. Remove the teabags and stir in the sugar until dissolved. Set aside to cool completely. Hull and halve the strawberries. Place in a bowl and pour the syrup over and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
In a large bowl, whip the cream to soft peaks. Lightly crush the meringues and place them at the bottom of two glasses, followed by a layer of lemon curd and cream. Add a layer of the macerated strawberries and repeat.
Decorate with edible flowers and serve.
