Description
This is the best variation of Eton mess I have ever tasted! This recipe layers meringue with a creamy mixture of macerated strawberries and raspberries in dessert glasses for a delicious sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons white sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh raspberries, divided
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon rose water (optional)
- 8 small plain meringue cookies
Directions
- Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. Add 1 tablespoon sugar and vanilla extract gradually, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Keep cream chilled in the refrigerator.
- Combine 1/2 of the raspberries, 1/2 of the strawberries, remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl; mash berries with a fork and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- To serve, combine mashed fruit and cream in a bowl. Add the remaining strawberries, raspberries, and rose water; fold everything together.
- Place your meringues in a bowl and break them up into a mix of small and big chunks for a variation in texture.
- Layer meringues and cream mixture into dessert bowls or glasses and serve immediately.
