Berry Eton Mess Dessert Shots
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Layers of meringue, fresh whipped cream and berry compote make up these adorable Berry Eton Mess Desserts! They're so quick and easy to make, plus they're no bake, making them the perfect summer get together dessert!
Ingredients
Berry compote:
- 75g Blueberries
- 100g Strawberries, hulled and quartered (weight is after hulling)
- 75 Raspberries
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 50g Sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp cornflour (cornstarch)
Whipped cream:
- 300ml double cream (whipping cream)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1.5 tbsp sugar
To serve:
- 3-4 meringue nests (about 45g-60g of meringue)
- Fresh berries for garnish
Instructions
Berry Compote:
- Put the berries, lemon juice and sugar in a small saucepan.
- Combine the water and cornflour and pour into the saucepan. Bring to the boil on a medium heat, then let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl, leave to cool completely.
Whipped Cream:
- Put the cream, lemon juice and sugar in metal bowl. Whip (by hand or with an electric beater) until soft and fluffy (soft peaks). Spoon into a piping bag with the tip of your choice (or just a snipped off end)
To serve:
- Put a layer of crumbled meringue at the bottom of each jar/glass.
- Pipe a layer of whipped cream
- Spoon on 1-2 tsp of cooled berry compote.
- Repeat these layers two more times.
- Finish off with another sprinkling of crumbled meringue, and top with fresh berries.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Best served immediately. Berry compote can be made up to two days in advance.
Recipe by A Tipsy Giraffe at https://www.atipsygiraffe.com/berry-eton-mess-dessert-shots/