Dessert: United Kingdom – Eton Mess
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Additional
15 min
Total
25 min
Ingredients
U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.
3–4 large meringue nests, roughly broken 1 lb (450 g) strawberries, quartered 2 tbsp (30 ml) granulated sugar (adjust to taste) 1 cup (240 ml) whipping cream 1 / 2 tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
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3–4 large meringue nests, roughly broken 1 lb / 450 g strawberries, quartered 2 tbsp granulated sugar (adjust to taste) 1 cup (240 ml) whipping cream 1 / 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Toss strawberries with sugar and let macerate 10–15 minutes. 2. Whip the whipping cream with vanilla until soft peaks form. 3. Fold half the meringue pieces into the whipped cream to combine. 4. Gently fold in the macerated strawberries, leaving some whole for texture. 5. Spoon into individual glasses or one large bowl, sprinkle remaining meringue on top, and serve immediately.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 228 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Protein: 1.7 g
Fat: 21.5 g
Saturated fat: 13.7 g
Cholesterol: 67 mg
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 16 mg
Potassium: 57 mg
Calcium: 39 mg
Iron: 0.06 mg
Vitamin A: 245 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 0.4 mg
Vitamin D: 1 µg
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:36:31+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Cholesterol, Sugar, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin D are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.