Eton Mess

Eton Mess

The classic British dessert Eton mess originated at the English boys’ school Eton College as a simple dish of whipped cream and crushed strawberries. I’ve added the Cointreau as it gives a lift to strawberries in the cooler months, when they aren’t as full-flavoured as they are in high summer (you could use Grand Marnier or any other orange liqueur). Meringue was likely also a later addition, but certainly gives a great textural element, the best ones are the large fresh ones from a good patisserie that are crisp on the outside and slightly sticky on the inside; if they’re unavailable, use 60g of packaged meringues. Alongside I like to keep the bitter orange liqueur theme running with a nip of Grand Marnier over ice. See the video below for another classic British fruit dessert.

Serves 6

Ingredients
  • 500g strawberries
  • ¼ cup Cointreau
  • 1 tablespoon icing sugar
  • 150ml crème fraîche
  • 150ml single cream
  • 2 large meringues, crushed
Method
  1. Hull strawberries and cut in half or quarters depending on size.
  2. Place in a bowl, mix through the Cointreau and icing sugar, cover and set aside at room temperature for an hour or so, or refrigerate overnight.
  3. Combine crème fraîche and single cream and whip until firm peaks form.
  4. Add to strawberries with meringue and fold gently to just combine.
  5. Serve in a large bowl or individually.

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