The beauty of this dessert is in its name. Eton mess is great because it can be a visual disaster and still be delicious. That’s the point! You can’t go wrong with this tantalising British classic. Serve with a cup of tea.
Eton mess
Ingredients
- 300ml fresh cream
- 30ml (2 tbsp) castor sugar
- 1 vanilla pod, split and seeds reserved
- 200g ready-made meringues, roughly crushed
- 2 punnets fresh berries or any other seasonal fruit
- melted chocolate, to dip
- icing sugar, to dust
Instructions
1
Whip the cream with the sugar and vanilla seeds. Layer the meringues, cream and fruit in glasses, ending with cream and fruit. Garnish with a piece of fruit dipped in chocolate. Dust with icing sugar and serve immediately.
Notes
To drink: Boplaas Red Muscadel Vintners Reserve is smooth, heady and indulgent. Serve it chilled with this dessert.
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