Recipe byThe ZestyPlate Kitchen
The classic British Eton mess: whipped cream, crushed meringue and fresh strawberries folded together into an easy, irresistible summer pudding.
Eton mess is the pudding to make when you want something impressive with almost no effort. Crushed meringue, softly whipped cream and ripe strawberries get tumbled together, and that's really all there is to it. No oven, no technique to master, just good fruit and a gentle hand when you fold. It's ready in minutes and goes down well with just about everyone.
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Prep 15 min
Total 15 min
Easy
Scale:
- 500g Strawberries
- 400ml Double Cream
- 3 x 7.5cm Meringue Nests
- 1 tbsp Ginger Cordial
- sprigs of fresh Mint
Tags:
Dairy Fruity Desert Treat Speciality
Preparation
- Blitz half the strawberries to a purée in a blender. Chop the rest, setting four aside for decoration.
- Whip the double cream to stiff peaks, then fold through the strawberry purée and crushed meringue. Fold in the chopped strawberries along with the ginger cordial, if you're using it.
- Spoon equal amounts into four chilled wine glasses and finish each with a reserved strawberry and a sprig of mint.
Tips from the ZestyPlate Kitchen
- Blitz half the strawberries to a purée and ripple it through the cream, leaving the rest chopped so you keep some bite.
- Stop whipping the cream at soft, just-holding peaks. Take it too far and it turns grainy and heavy.
- Combine everything gently and right at the end, which keeps a bit of crunch in the meringue.
- Spoon it into chilled glasses and eat straight away. Left sitting around, the meringue softens and the whole thing slumps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course. Raspberries, blackberries, peaches or a handful of mixed summer berries all work brilliantly, either instead of strawberries or alongside them.
Put it together just before serving so the meringue keeps its crispness. You can prep the parts separately a few hours ahead and bring them together at the last moment.
Yes, ready-made meringue nests are ideal here and turn this into a genuine five-minute pudding.
Hold off mixing until just before you serve, and pat the strawberries dry if they look wet. The meringue starts to soften the moment it touches the cream.
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