Eton Mess is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that combines sweet cream, mini meringues, berry coulis, and toasted coconut and pistachio nuts. This colourful and flavorful dessert is perfect for a summer evening or any special occasion. Eton Mess makes for a great festive dessert because South African Christmas is in summer!
Eton Mess is a classic English dessert that’s perfect for any summer gathering. This light and airy treat features a combination of crisp meringue shards, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries. The contrasting textures and flavors create a truly delightful mouthful.
A Bit of History:
The exact origins of Eton Mess are a bit hazy, but it’s believed to have originated at Eton College, a prestigious boys’ school in England, sometime in the late 19th or early 20th century. Legend has it that a dropped meringue dessert, perhaps due to a playful mishap involving a cricket ball, led to the creation of this delightfully messy yet delicious treat.
Food Lover’s Market is the best place to get the freshest, tastiest berries and you can find meringues in our bakery.
You might also like to try the classic stonefruit pavlova this Summer: https://foodloversmarket.co.za/recipe/easy-summer-pavlova.
