Eton Mess
Crushed meringue, juicy strawberries and softly whipped cream folded together. The easiest, prettiest British summer pudding.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Serves
- 6
- Level
- Easy
Eton Mess is said to date back to the famous school's annual cricket match against Harrow. It's one of the simplest desserts there is, and it's meant to look a bit messy.
Mash a few of the strawberries with sugar to make a quick sauce that ripples through the cream. Fold everything together just before serving so the meringue stays crunchy.
Eton Mess
15 min total · approx. 340 kcal per serving
Ingredients
Servings
Method
- Mash a quarter of the strawberries with the icing sugar. Quarter the rest.
- Whip the cream to soft peaks and fold in the yoghurt and vanilla.
- Break the meringues into chunky pieces.
- Gently fold the meringue, quartered strawberries and most of the mashed strawberries into the cream, leaving it rippled.
- Spoon into glasses, drizzle with the remaining sauce and serve straight away.
Cook's noteSwap strawberries for raspberries or passion fruit for a change.
Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.
