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Tags: DairyFruityDesertTreatSpeciality
Category: Dessert
Area: British

Eton Mess

Ingredients:
  • strawberries - 500g
  • double cream - 400ml
  • meringue nests - 3 x 7.5cm
  • ginger cordial - 1 tbsp
  • Mint - sprigs of fresh
Instructions
  • 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