Spring Eton Mess
This dessert is really easy to make, but will impress everyone you serve it to. Perfect for spring or summer, and easy to customize!
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 320kcal
Equipment
- 1 hand mixer or stand mixer
- 1 large bowl ideally clear glass
Ingredients
- 2 cups whipping cream, chilled at least 35% milk fat
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 whole lemon zested, divided
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 5-6 cups frozen fruit
- 1-2 cups fresh fruit, washed and dried cut strawberries in half
- 5-6 3" meringue nests
Instructions
- Measure your frozen fruit out in a large bowl, and let it thaw slightly while you get everything else ready.
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tsp lemon zest with the plain yogurt. Set aside.
- Add chilled whipping cream and sugar to a large bowl (or the bowl of your stand mixer). Whip until it reaches soft peaks. Gently fold the lemon yogurt into whipped cream until well combined.
- To assemble your Eton Mess, you will create layers of whipped cream, crumbled meringues and frozen fruit. Start by adding about 1 cup whipped cream to the bottom of the bowl, and use a spoon or spatula to spread and create an even layer. Crumble one 3" meringue over top of the whipped cream layer. It's okay to have some larger pieces of meringue (this adds more texture than having them all finely crushed). Then add about 1.5 cups frozen fruit over the crumbled meringues. Repeat this process until you're out of frozen fruit and whipped cream. Try to have the final (top) layer be whipped cream.
- Add the fresh fruit on top of the final whipped cream layer. Garnish with the remaining lemon zest and another 1/2 - 1 crumbled meringue.
- Use a large serving spoon to serve. Enjoy in small bowls or plates.
Notes
You can assemble this recipe about one hour before serving it. Complete up to and including step 4, store in the fridge, and then finish step 5 right before serving.
Just note the meringues will dissolve into the whipped cream and fruit if made in advance. You will still get the sweetness and flavour, but you won't get the crunch. If you make it ahead, I suggest adding extra meringues on top of each serving to get the crunch.
You can also use this recipe to make 8 individual Eton Messes. Use small bowls, short glasses or coupes, layering like step 4, but evenly dividing the ingredients upon the dishes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 320kcal
