European
European - British - Desserts
Classic Eton Mess
Chef's Menu Description
Celebrated British summer pudding created at Eton College: crushed crisp meringue nests, whipped vanilla double cream, and macerated sweet English strawberries with tart strawberry coulis.
Ingredients
- • 450g fresh English strawberries (hulled and halved)
- • 1 tbsp caster sugar or icing sugar
- • 300ml double cream
- • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
- • 4 large traditional bakery meringue nests, coarsely broken into bite-sized shards
- • Fresh mint sprigs for garnish
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Puree one-third of the strawberries with sugar in a blender to create a glossy coulis. Slice remaining strawberries.
2
Phase 2
Whip double cream and vanilla paste in a chilled bowl until it forms soft, pillowy peaks.
3
Phase 3
Gently fold sliced strawberries and broken meringue shards into the whipped cream. Drizzle in half the strawberry coulis for a marbled ripple effect.
4
Phase 4
Spoon into glasses or bowls, drizzle with remaining coulis, garnish with fresh mint, and serve immediately while meringues remain crisp.