Discover an English favorite with this incredible Eton Mess dessert. Fresh strawberries, meringue pieces and whipped cream are combined for a fabulous treat!
Put the bowl you will use for the cream into the freezer or refrigerator to cool for 5 minutes.
Place chopped strawberries into a bowl and add the sugar and lemon juice. Mix lightly, let sit for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In the meantime, take the bowl out of the freezer and either use use an electric mixer or a hand mixer to beat the cream cheese until completely smooth.
Slowly beat in the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and maple syrup and beat for several minutes or until stiff peaks have completely formed.
In small cups or bowls, spoon in a layer of whipped cream. Add on the strawberries, and a layer of crushed meringue. Repeat the process until you have filled the cup or bowl.
Devour.
Notes
Hot tip: Put your bowl in the freezer for maximum coldness when whipping the cream!Can you make Eton Mess ahead?Sort of. You can compile the ingredients, but don't combine them until ready to eat. The meringue will get soggy. We want crispy meringue! Homemade whipped cream can be made a few hours ahead but may separate if left too long.How do I store this?The whipped cream in this dessert will start to separate, and the meringues will soften, so this dessert isn’t ideal for leftovers or storing in the refrigerator. You can freeze it and have a yummy frozen dessert for later, but the thawed version won’t have the integrity of a freshly made Eton Mess.Substitutions/AdditionsYou can absolutely use other fruits for this, like raspberries or blueberries, but strawberries are the most traditional ingredient for this dessert.Maple syrup can be replaced with honey or agave.Meringues. I used these meringues(affiliate link), but if you can’t find store bought meringues, you can easily make homemade meringues in the microwave or oven. Check out this recipe from Mangeons.