Cooking Lucid
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
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.
