Mini Strawberry Eton Mess

A delightful British dessert featuring layers of whipped cream, crushed meringues, and fresh strawberries macerated in sugar. This elegant and refreshing treat is perfect for summer entertaining.

4 servings
55 min

Ingredients

  • 1 lb strawberries
  • cup sugar
  • cups heavy cream
  • oz meringues

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Toss half of sliced berries with sugar in a medium heatproof bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and set over a medium saucepan filled with 1" of barely simmering water. Let sit until berries are soft and juices have accumulated in bowl, 25-30 minutes. Let cool, then toss in remaining sliced berries.

    30 min

  2. 2.

    Whisk cream in a medium bowl to soft peaks. Layer cream, meringues, then strawberry mixture in four 8-oz. glasses. Chill 20 minutes. Top with whole strawberries to serve.

    25 min