How do you make Eton Mess?
27th June 2023
Eton Mess is a delicious, traditional English dessert that consists of crushed meringues, whipped cream and fresh fruit of your choice. It is a simple, yet delectable dessert that you can enjoy at any occasion. In this blog, we will tell you how to make Eton Mess and how you can give it your own twist. Curious about how to make Eton Mess? Then read on!
Want to make an Eton Mess Naked Cake right away? Check out the recipe!
The base of Eton Mess
The base of Eton Mess is easy: You take some meringues and break them into pieces, then add a generous scoop of whipped cream and finish with some fresh fruit. The whole thing is mixed and served in a large bowl or in separate glasses. One of the main ingredients of the dessert is the meringue. You can choose which meringues to use. You can make the meringue yourself with the FunCakes Meringue Powder, or buy ready-made in the supermarket.
Different variations of Eton Mess
There are several ways to give Eton Mess your own twist. A key ingredient in Eton Mess is vanilla ice cream. Homemade vanilla ice cream adds an extra dimension to the dessert.
You can also make different fruit variations. Strawberries are the most traditional choice, but you can always replace this with other fruit. For example, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, mango, passion fruit or peach. Combine different fruits for a colorful and flavorful twist! Make this delicious Eton Mess with Yellow Fruit with this recipe!
If you are a fan of chocolate, add some chopped dark chocolate to the base recipe. The chocolate adds rich flavor and texture to the dessert. You can also make chocolate meringues instead of the classic meringue for an even more intense chocolate flavor. Not a fan of chocolate? You can mix chopped nuts, such as almonds, walnuts or hazelnuts, with the crumbled meringue.
Additions to the base recipe
You can also play around with additions in the base recipe. For example, you can add mascarpone to the whipped cream for an extra creamy texture or make the whipped cream yourself with the Dr. Oekter Whip-Fix. Bourbon vanilla extract also adds a delicious flavor to it all, in our flavoring range you will find different types of vanilla extracts.
Do you really want something different? Then make this delicious Eton Mess Cake. That is a delicious combination of meringue, fruit and whipped cream between layers of cake, topped with fresh fruit. This combination is irresistible and delicious as a dessert!
So a delicious Eton Mess dessert is easy to make and you can customize to your own taste. By experimenting with ingredients and flavors, you can create a unique version of this classic dessert. Serve it in separate glasses or in a large bowl and enjoy!
Recipe for Eton Mess Naked Cake
Recipe for Chocolate Meringues
Recipe for Eton Mess with Yellow Fruit
