Strawberry & Elderflower Eton Mess

INGREDIENTS

• 500g Dunnes Stores fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
• 300ml double cream
• 3 tablespoons icing sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
• 1 tbsp elderflower cordial
• 6-8 Dunnes Stores meringue nests, roughly crushed
• Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

METHOD

1. In a bowl, combine the strawberries and one tablespoon of icing sugar. Set aside to macerate while you prepare the rest of the dessert.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the double cream, remaining icing sugar, and vanilla bean paste until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overmix – you want a beautifully luscious texture with no graininess! Add the elderflower cordial to taste.
3. Gently fold the crushed meringue nests into the whipped cream mixture.
4. Now, it's time to assemble! Use a large serving platter and begin layering the Eton Mess. Start with a spoonful of the meringue and cream mixture, then add a layer of macerated strawberries and more crushed meringue. Repeat this process, creating beautiful alternating layers in a large pile.
5. Finish off your Eton Mess with a final flourish of macerated strawberries on top.
6. To add a touch of freshness and vibrancy, garnish each serving with a few mint leaves.
7. Finally, grab a spoon and serve straight to the table.