Eton Mess with Passionfruit

A classic English dessert featuring crushed meringues, whipped cream, macerated strawberries, and tropical passionfruit pulp for a rippled effect.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 620.6 kcals 2482.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 60.1 grams 240.2 grams
Fat 39.6 grams 158.2 grams
Protein 6.2 grams 24.8 grams
Cook Time
0 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tbsp
Icing Sugar
to taste
Dairy
200
ml
200
ml
Crème Fraîche
or thick Greek-style yoghurt
Fruits
800
g
Strawberries
ripe, hulled
2
piece
Passion Fruit
pulp only
Liquids
15
ml
Kirsch
a splash
Other
6
piece
Meringue Shells
ready-made

Steps

  • Cut the larger strawberries into halves or quarters.
  • Set aside 200g of strawberries for garnish and place the remainder in a large bowl.
  • Add a splash of kirsch and icing sugar to the bowl.
  • Lightly mash the strawberries, cover, and chill in the fridge for one hour.
  • Whip the double cream lightly and fold in the crème fraîche.
  • Crush the meringue shells into bite-sized pieces and fold them into the cream.
  • Gently fold in the mashed strawberries and passion fruit pulp to create ripples.
  • Spoon the mixture into glasses and garnish with the reserved strawberries.