Summer Recipe: Eton Mess


Wimbledon tennis tournament in London has just started and one thing its famous for is its typically British strawberries and cream. If you are planning on watching the games this week and next or maybe just fancy something sweet for the summer sun then this recipe is perfect for you. As well as strawberries and cream, Eton Mess combines this with meringue to create a irresistible quick dessert.

Eton Mess

Ingredients (for 4)

450g strawberries chopped

300ml double cream

4 meringue nests

Instructions (15 mins)

Chop 100g of the strawberries and press through a fine sieve using the back of a wooden spoon, to make a smooth purée. Set aside.

Quarter or roughly chop the rest of the strawberries. Whip the cream in a large bowl to soft peaks. Break the meringue nests into small pieces then gently and lightly fold into the cream with the chopped strawberries.

Divide between 4 small bowls and serve each one drizzled with the strawberry purée.

Credit to Realfood.Tesco