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Refreshing and delicious, yet so simple to make, Eton Mess is a traditional British dessert known worldwide. Around for over a century, the dessert has seen many variations; however, the traditional recipe remains fairly uncomplicated. The treat is made out of strawberries, whipped cream, egg whites, and sugar. Egg whites and sugar are mixed together in a bowl, then dropped in even amounts onto a baking tray. Once baked, the meringue has to cool down completely, preferably overnight, before it is ready to be broken into smaller pieces. Strawberries are washed, hulled, and chopped, then, together with the meringue, folded into whipped cream. There are numerous variations on the original recipe, including the use of different types of fruit (blueberries, pomegranate, passion fruit, oranges, and more) and flavorings, such as chocolate, rosewater, and mint. The treat is usually served in glass serving cups or a bigger serving dish.
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If you are up for some more complex Eton Mess recipes, this one is for you. Adapted from Jamie Oliver's website (www.jamieoliver.com), this recipe gives a modern twist to the old-school classic by adding some chocolate, mixed berries, and hazelnuts.
PREP 30min
READY IN 30min
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This different take on Eton Mess is adapted from Joanna Weinberg's Cooking for Real Life: More Than 180 Recipes for Whatever Life Throws at You. The special ingredient is rosewater, which really brings out the fragrance of the strawberries.
250 g ripe strawberries
1 tablespoon rosewater
2 tablespoons caster sugar
200 ml whipping cream
4 individual meringue nests or 1 large meringue base
First, wash, hull, and cut the strawberries into small chunks. Top them with sugar, rosewater, and a sparse turn of black pepper. Set them aside to soak for at least 15 mins.
Whip the cream until soft peaks are formed. After the strawberries have soaked, smash them with a fork.
Break the bought meringues into smaller pieces and mix them gently with cream and strawberries. Serve into glasses.
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If you are up for some more complex Eton Mess recipes, this one is for you. Adapted from Jamie Oliver's website (www.jamieoliver.com), this recipe gives a modern twist to the old-school classic by adding some chocolate, mixed berries, and hazelnuts.
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