Strawberry Eton Mess

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound strawberries, hulled and halved
• 1 pint heavy cream
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped mint
• 1/2 pound ladyfingers, broken into pieces
• Lemon zest, for garnish

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

None

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream and mascarpone cheese until stiff peaks form.
2. Fold in the granulated sugar and mint.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the strawberries and ladyfingers.
4. Layer half of the strawberry-ladyfinger mixture in the bottom of 8 individual serving dishes.
5. Top with half of the whipped cream mixture.
6. Repeat layers with the remaining ingredients.
7. Garnish with lemon zest and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:

(Per serving, approximately 1/8 of the recipe)

• Calories: 300
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and tart
• Creamy and light
• Refreshing and flavorful

User Comments:

• "This Eton Mess is so delicious! The strawberries and cream are a perfect combination, and the ladyfingers add a nice crunch." - Emily H.
• "I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's a great dessert for a party or a special occasion." - Sarah J.
• "The lemon zest adds a nice touch of brightness to the Eton Mess. I highly recommend trying this recipe!" - John K.

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To make a vegan Eton Mess, use coconut whipped cream instead of heavy cream and mascarpone cheese.
• To make a gluten-free Eton Mess, use gluten-free ladyfingers.
• Eton Mess can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 2 hours. However, the ladyfingers will soften over time, so it's best to serve the Eton Mess fresh.