Eton Mess

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Servings:
6

This British dessert is traditionally served at Eton College's annual July 4 prize-giving celebration.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered

  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar

  • 3 cups coarsely crumbled pink or white meringue cookies (about 4 ounces)

Directions

  1. Gently stir together strawberries and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Cover, and let stand at room temperature until juices are released, at least 30 minutes (or refrigerate overnight).

  2. Coarsely crush berries using a potato masher. Whisk together cream and confectioners' sugar in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Gently fold in cookies and berries (with juices) until almost combined but ribbons of juice remain. Serve immediately.

Cook's Notes

Serve right away so the cookies stay crisp.

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