Once Upon a Menu: Eton Mess 🇬🇧

Have you ever heard of an Eton Mess? And no, I'm not talking about the Royal Family! Welcome to my series Once Upon A Menu.

Strawberries, meringue, cream — tied to Eton College. The legend is, either someone sat on a dessert or a dog ran over it at the picnic. Charming folklore, unconfirmed!

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Eton Mess

Makes 6 servings

1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons Grand Marnier

2 cups heavy cream, cold

2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

8 Forgotten Cookies, coarsely broken

In medium bowl, toss strawberries with brown sugar, lemon juice and Grand Marnier. Lightly crush some strawberries with fork, leaving most intact. Let stand 20 minutes.

In large cold bowl, beat cream with confectioners’ sugar and vanilla till soft, billowy peaks form.

Set aside handful of broken Forgotten Cookies for garnish. Gently fold remaining cookies into whipped cream.

Layer strawberries and Forgotten Cookie cream loosely into 6 glasses or dessert dishes. Finish with reserved cookie pieces and spoonful of strawberries and juices. Serve right away.

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And I'm not talking about the Royal Family! Heheh.

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