Name: Individual Strawberry Eton Mess
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. strawberries, hulled, sliced into thirds, plus whole berries for serving; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 2.5 oz. store-bought meringues

A glass of Strawberry Eton Mess with whipped cream strawberries and meringues.

Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich

A classic British dessert made of whipped cream, store-bought meringues, and fruit, this recipe is as easy to make as it is impressive. The meringues will soften as they sit, giving just the right amount of texture.

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