Mixed Berry Eton Mess

A completed and garnished Eton mess serving in a glass.

Katelyn Theofanis

Eton Mess is an easy dessert made from whipped cream, crumbled meringues, and macerated berries.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 15

Passive Time 15

Total Time 30

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 319 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Chantilly Cream

8 oz heavy whipping cream cold
¼ cup powdered sugar sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Macerated Berries

1 pint mixed berries sliced
2 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 lemon juiced

Meringues

6 oz meringue cookies crumbled

Instructions

For the Berries

Macerate 1 pint of sliced berries with 2 tablespoon granulated sugar and the juice of one lemon. Stir and allow to sit for 20-30 minutes.

For the Chantilly Cream

In a chilled bowl, using the whisk attachment or on an electronic mixer, whisk 8oz heavy cream on high until soft peaks form.
Add sifted powdered sugar and a teaspoon pure vanilla extract. Whisk only until incorporated, do not over-whip.

Assembly

In desired serving dishes, layer Chantilly cream, crumbled meringues, and macerated strawberries. Repeat until desired height is achieved.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Lime juice can be used in place of the lemon.
MAKE-AHEAD - Ideally, wait to assemble this dessert until service. At most, prepare Eton Mess up to 2 hours before serving.
STORAGE - Store the whipped cream and macerated berries in the refrigerator when not in use. Assembled dessert(s) stay fresh for up to 2 hours in the refrigerator before they begin to soften and start to weep.

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 24mgPotassium: 145mgFiber: 4gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 894IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg

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