Eton Mess - My FAVORITE Dessert

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: heavy cream

Coconut cream is dairy-free and lower in calories.

strawberries

🥗Healthier: mixed berries

💰Cheaper: frozen strawberries

Mixed berries provide variety and frozen strawberries are more affordable.

Separate egg yolks from egg whites in a clean stainless steel or glass bowl.

Add sugar and cream of tartar to the egg whites.

Place the bowl in a water bath over low heat to dissolve sugar and denature proteins.

Once the mixture reaches 140 degrees Fahrenheit, remove from heat and whip until soft peaks form.

Add vanilla extract and continue whipping until firm peaks form.

Spread the meringue onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

Bake in a 225 degree Fahrenheit oven until crisp.

Core and quarter the strawberries.

Melt white chocolate with 3 tablespoons of heavy cream in a water bath until smooth.

Whip the remaining heavy cream until soft peaks form.

Gradually add the white chocolate ganache to the whipped cream in two additions, mixing gently.

Break the cooled meringue into pieces for serving.

Layer meringue pieces with white chocolate cream and strawberries in serving glasses.

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