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Even if you've never heard of Eton Mess, you can't pass this dessert up! This sweet treat is a creamy dream made of rich whipping cream, fine sugar, melt-in-your-mouth meringues, and juicy strawberries. The freshness of the strawberries is balanced out perfectly by the richness of the cream for a dessert that is the perfect combination of textures and flavors. Eton Mess is a unique, indulgent dessert that you definitely need to add to your repertoire!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon fine sugar
- 1 2/3 cups ready-made meringues
- 3 cups fresh strawberries
- confectioners' sugar, optional, to taste, for topping
Directions
Step 1 -Place the whipping cream in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2 -Add in the sugar and whip with an electric whisk until the cream is light and fluffy. Do not over whip.
Step 3 -Break the meringue into large, bite-sized chunks.
Step 4 -Gently stir the meringue into the cream. Do not worry if some of the meringue crumbles.
Step 5 -Place half of the strawberries into another large mixing bowl.
Step 6 -Press the strawberries in the bowl gently with the back of a fork to break up the strawberries slightly and release some of their juices. Do not be too heavy-handed, as this should not be a puree.
Step 7 -Stir the strawberries gently into the whipped cream.
Step 8 -Halve and then quarter the remaining strawberries.
Step 9 -Place the cream mixture into a 7-inch glass serving dish.
Step 10 -Top the cream with the crushed strawberry pieces.
Step 11 -Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Step 12 -Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Step 13 -Serve.
