Eton Mess
Pavlova in a cup! Thanks to a cricket match between Eton and Harrow in 1893, we have a light, pleasant dessert that's fun to make and fun to eat. You can't go wrong with layers of meringue, whipping cream and any fruit you like (strawberries are the tradition, but it's your dessert). Layer the ingredients in any way you choose - it all gets mixed up, anyway - hence the title "mess," Variations abound on the "right" way to make it.
My only recommendation is not to assemble the cups more than an hour ahead of serving, or the meringue will become too soggy.
Loyal to Australian desserts? Here's how to make a Pavlova, and other delicious desserts.
Note: Adjust the volume of all ingredients according to the size and number of cups you are preparing.
Ingredients
Meringue Cookies - homemade (you can leave out the lemon if you use this recipe) or purchased
Whipping Cream
Few tablespoons white sugar
Strawberries, hulled and cut into small pieces
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Method
Bake the meringue cookies a few hours ahead of time. The cookies can be used whole or cut into pieces.
Beat the whipping cream with an electric mixer or hand mixer on high. (For better results, chill the beaters and/or the bowl). When soft peaks begin to form, add 1-2 tablespoon of white sugar and 1/4-1/2 teaspoons of vanilla, according to your taste. Beat only until combined and the peaks hold. Chill until ready to assemble the dessert.
About a half hour before assembling the dessert, macerate the strawberries by cutting them into small pieces and by combining them thoroughly with 1-2 tablespoons of white sugar, according to your taste. Set aside.
Suggestion for assembly: Layer a cup or bowl with whipping cream, strawberries and meringue. Repeat the layers, ending with whipping cream. Decorate with mint, if desired.
Pavlova in a cup! Thanks to a cricket match between Eton and Harrow in 1893, we have a light, pleasant dessert that's fun to make and fun to eat. You can't go wrong with layers of meringue, whipping cream and any fruit you like (strawberries are the tradition, but it's your dessert). Layer the ingredients in any way you choose - it all gets mixed up, anyway - hence the title "mess," Variations abound on the "right" way to make it.
My only recommendation is not to assemble the cups more than an hour ahead of serving, or the meringue will become too soggy.
Loyal to Australian desserts? Here's how to make a Pavlova, and other delicious desserts.
Note: Adjust the volume of all ingredients according to the size and number of cups you are preparing.
Ingredients
Meringue Cookies - homemade (you can leave out the lemon if you use this recipe) or purchased
Whipping Cream
Few tablespoons white sugar
Strawberries, hulled and cut into small pieces
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Method
Bake the meringue cookies a few hours ahead of time. The cookies can be used whole or cut into pieces.
Beat the whipping cream with an electric mixer or hand mixer on high. (For better results, chill the beaters and/or the bowl). When soft peaks begin to form, add 1-2 tablespoon of white sugar and 1/4-1/2 teaspoons of vanilla, according to your taste. Beat only until combined and the peaks hold. Chill until ready to assemble the dessert.
About a half hour before assembling the dessert, macerate the strawberries by cutting them into small pieces and by combining them thoroughly with 1-2 tablespoons of white sugar, according to your taste. Set aside.
Suggestion for assembly: Layer a cup or bowl with whipping cream, strawberries and meringue. Repeat the layers, ending with whipping cream. Decorate with mint, if desired.