Preppy Kitchen's Classic Eton Mess

Indulge in the quintessentially British dessert, the Eton Mess, with Preppy Kitchen's delightful recipe. A sumptuous blend of crisp meringues, luscious whipped cream, and succulent strawberries, this dessert is simplicity and elegance in a bowl. Perfect for a sunny garden party or as a refreshing summer treat, join me, John Kanell of Preppy Kitchen, as we craft this symphony of sweetness to perfection.

Ingredients:

- 4 large egg whites, room temperature

- 1 cup super fine sugar

- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar

- Pinch of salt

- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

- 1 and 1/2 pounds of fresh strawberries

- 2 tablespoons sugar (to macerate strawberries)

- 2 cups heavy cream

- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar (optional, for whipped cream)

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Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour + 1-2 hours drying time

Total Time: Approximately 3 hours

Servings: 8

Equipment: Mixer, piping bag with star tip, baking sheets, parchment paper

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C).

2. In a mixer, combine the egg whites, cream of tartar, and a pinch of salt. Start whipping on low and gradually increase speed.

3. Slowly add the super fine sugar while mixing. Aim for a slow, steady stream to prevent deflating the egg whites. Whip until you achieve stiff, marshmallowy peaks.

4. Once stiff peaks form, gently fold in the vanilla extract.

5. Prepare a piping bag fitted with a star tip (like an 869) and pipe meringue kisses onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Space them evenly.

6. Bake the meringue kisses in the preheated oven for one hour, then turn off the oven and leave them to dry in the oven for an additional 1-2 hours with the door closed.

7. While the meringues are baking, hull and slice 1 and 1/2 pounds of strawberries and macerate them with 2 tablespoons of sugar.

8. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks. Optionally sweeten with confectioners' sugar to taste.

9. Once the meringues are cooled and dried, crumble enough to have roughly 2 cups.

10. To assemble the Eton Mess, layer crumbled meringues with macerated strawberries and whipped cream in a serving bowl or individual glasses. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.

11. Serve immediately for a delightful contrast of textures or let it meld together for a short time in the fridge for a softer sensation.

Cooking Tips:

- Ensure that the egg whites have no traces of yolk for a successful meringue.

- Super fine sugar dissolves more readily in the egg whites, leading to a smoother meringue.

- Store any leftover meringues in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Attributed to John Kanell and his resourceful culinary hub, [Preppy Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@PreppyKitchen)

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Eton Mess – Strawberries, meringue, and cream.