Eton Mess
If you've got strawberries, double cream and meringue nests, you're most of the way to this British dessert: about 35 minutes of cooking across 3 steps. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 3 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for blender. At easy difficulty across 3 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: vegetarian — no meat or fish, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Dairy Egg
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How to make it
- Purée half the strawberries in a blender. Chop the remaining strawberries, reserving four for decoration.
- Whip the double cream until stiff peaks form, then fold in the strawberry purée and crushed meringue. Fold in the chopped strawberries and ginger cordial, if using.
- Spoon equal amounts of the mixture into four cold wine glasses. Serve garnished with the remaining strawberries and a sprig of mint.
You'll use: Blender
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Double Cream
- heavy cream · whipping cream
What to serve with Eton Mess
- Smoky Lentil Chili with Squash Vegetarian
- Fish pie Seafood
- Beef Wellington Beef
- Toad In The Hole Pork
Tips & common questions
How long does Eton Mess take to make?
About 35 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 3 steps and 5 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of double cream?
Try heavy cream. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Eton Mess vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat, fish or shellfish, so it is suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheese for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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