Recipe Details

Best Eton Mess

This Eton mess dessert has layers of crunchy meringue with sweet macerated strawberries, raspberries, and whipped cream for a sensational summer treat.

Makes:8 servings

Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons white sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh raspberries, divided
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon rose water
8 small plain meringue cookies

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Directions

Prep:20 mCook:Ready:20 m

Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. Add 1 tablespoon sugar and vanilla extract gradually, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Keep cream chilled in the refrigerator.
Combine 1/2 of the raspberries, 1/2 of the strawberries, remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl; mash berries with a fork and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
To serve, combine mashed fruit and cream in a bowl. Add the remaining strawberries, raspberries, and rose water; fold everything together.
Place your meringues in a bowl and break them up into a mix of small and big chunks for a variation in texture.
Layer meringues and cream mixture into dessert bowls or glasses and serve immediately.