Even if you have no skill or inclination in making desserts, this Christmas Eton Mess recipe is something anyone can make and you have two choices.
The first is the traditional way of baking and whipping from scratch with the recipe below.
The second is to buy the meringues and crush those babies up, top with whipped cream, chocolate and raspberries and your Christmas guests will be none the wiser!
Christmas Eton Mess – Go Green!
A refreshing, no-bake dessert with crushed meringue, whipped cream, and green fruits, perfect for a vibrant and festive Christmas treat.
4
servings10
minutes0
minutes250
kcal10
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Ingredients
8 egg whites
4 tsp Cornflour
2 tsp White wine vinegar
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
1 cup Berries of your choice-for decoration
500 grams caster sugar
200 ml cream – whipped
1 Green food colouring
1 Chocolate-for decoration
Directions
- Preheat oven to 180°C
- Beat the egg whites until silky peaks form
- Gradually add the sugar one tablespoon at a time, allowing it to mix in between additions
- Once all the sugar has been added mix for another minute or so
- Add the cornflower, vinegar, vanilla and food colour and fold through with a metal spoon
- Line a baking tray with baking paper and dollop 2 heaped tbsp on the tray in mounds
- Place in the oven then turn the heat down to 120°C
- Bake for 50 mins, turn the oven off, leave the door ajar, and leave to cool down in the oven.
- Crumble the meringues into serving glasses or bowls, top with whipped cream, berries and chocolate.
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