Eaton Mess is a very simple and yummy British dessert, traditionally made with strawberries. I’ve replaced them with mixed berries (frozen berries are good, too--just remember to thaw them first), and substituted yogurt for half of the heavy cream. The result is healthier and just as delicious.
Origin myths of this dessert include a Labrador who sat on a meringue dessert at an Eton picnic, and a bumpy ride to an Eton cricket match, which turned a properly layered meringue-and-strawberry cake into a mess.
INGREDIENTS:
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a bowl, crush the meringue nests and stir in the berries (save a handful for garnish).
Origin myths of this dessert include a Labrador who sat on a meringue dessert at an Eton picnic, and a bumpy ride to an Eton cricket match, which turned a properly layered meringue-and-strawberry cake into a mess.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup (250 g) mixed berries (fresh or defrosted)
- 9 store-bought meringue nests
- 4 oz (125 g) plain or vanilla yogurt
- 2 tbsp sugar (skip if using vanilla yogurt)
- 4 oz (125 go) heavy cream
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a bowl, crush the meringue nests and stir in the berries (save a handful for garnish).
2. Whip the yogurt and cream using an electric hand mixer (about 3 minutes).
3. Add the whipped yogurt-and-cream to the bowl and stir carefully, so everything becomes evenly distributed.
4. Divide the mixture between plates and top with the reserved berries.
Enjoy!
3. Add the whipped yogurt-and-cream to the bowl and stir carefully, so everything becomes evenly distributed.
4. Divide the mixture between plates and top with the reserved berries.
Enjoy!
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