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Eton Mess

Crushed meringue folded with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. A messy, magnificent dessert born at Eton College — summer in a bowl.

Prep 15 min

Cook 0 min

Total 15 min

Serves 6

Dessert·British·Easy

Ingredients

Step 1 — Assemble

4 store-bought or homemade meringue nests (crushed)
2 cups heavy cream (whipped)
2 lbs fresh strawberries (hulled, sliced)
2 tbsp icing sugar
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)

Instructions

1
Prep strawberries
Toss strawberries with icing sugar and balsamic if using. Let macerate 10 minutes.
2
Assemble mess
Gently fold crushed meringue, whipped cream, and strawberries together. Do not overmix — chunks of meringue should remain.
3
Serve
Serve immediately in glasses or bowls before meringue goes completely soft.

Nutrition per serving: 320 cal · 4g protein · 32g carbs · 22g fat · 2g fiber

For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.

DessertBritishEasy

15-Minute Eton Mess

Name: Eton Mess
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 4 store-bought or homemade meringue nests (crushed); 2 cups heavy cream (whipped); 2 lbs fresh strawberries (hulled, sliced); 2 tbsp icing sugar; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)

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Crushed meringue folded with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. A messy, magnificent dessert born at Eton College — summer in a bowl.

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Ready in 30 minutes
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Prep

15 min

Cook

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Total

15 min

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Step 1 — Assemble

4 store-bought or homemade meringue nests (crushed)
2 cups heavy cream (whipped)
2 lbs fresh strawberries (hulled, sliced)
2 tbsp icing sugar
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)

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Nutrition

Per serving (estimate)

320

Cal

32g

Carbs

Protein

22g

Fat

Fiber

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