Easy Strawberry Eton Mess Recipe for Mother's Day

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package fresh strawberries, quartered
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
• 12 leaves basil, sliced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 4 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons white sugar, or as needed
• 0.25 cup chopped almonds, or to taste
• 1 (4.3 ounce) package plain meringue cookies, coarsely crushed

Instructions

1. In a bowl, gently combine the strawberries, 2 tablespoons of sugar, balsamic vinegar, raspberry vinegar, and basil. Let the mixture sit for at least 15 minutes, or until the strawberries have released their juices and absorbed the delicious flavors.
2. Using an electric mixer, whip the heavy cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl until it becomes frothy. Gradually add 1 tablespoon of sugar, continuing to beat until soft peaks begin to form. Then, beat in the sour cream and cream cheese until everything is smoothly blended together.
3. Sprinkle a thin, even layer of the remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar into a heavy saucepan, ensuring the bottom of the pan is fully covered. Cook over medium heat, adding more sugar as the previous layer starts to melt. Stir continuously until the sugar is caramelized and reaches a rich amber color. Quickly stir in the almonds.
4. Pour the hot sugar-almond mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper. Place another sheet of parchment paper on top, and use a rolling pin to roll the mixture into a thin layer. Allow it to cool completely, then break it into bite-sized pieces.
5. In the bottom of each of the 4 serving dishes, spoon a generous layer of the macerated strawberries. Top with a layer of whipped cream and some crushed meringue cookies. Continue layering the ingredients until you reach the top of each dish. Garnish with the caramelized almond pieces, more crushed meringue cookies, and a few extra macerated strawberries for a beautiful and tasty finish.

Nutrition

• Calories: 545 kcal
• Fat Content: 33 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 52 g
• Sodium Content: 101 mg
• Protein Content: 6 g
• Cholesterol Content: 103 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 59 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 19 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g