Eton mess recipe
This easy dessert is a hit with all the family. Little ones can help by crushing the meringues and mashing the fruit.
Prep time
15 mins
Serves
4-6
Difficulty
Easy
- 480ml double cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 250g strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 175g raspberries
- 1 tablespoon Demerara sugar
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 125g meringues, crushed
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Whip the cream in a bowl until it is firm, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, combine half the fruit, the sugar and balsamic vinegar, and mash with a fork until the consistency resembles stewed fruit.
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In a serving dish, roughly mix together the cream, mashed fruit and crumbled meringues. Scatter the remaining fruit on top and serve at once.
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Tip: This can also be made without the Demerara sugar as the meringues contributes a lot of sweetness.
