Why, hello there, Java Cupcake readers! It’s been some time since we have hung out and I can’t wait to catch up with all of you. For those of you that don’t know me, my name is Meg and I have shared recipes and tutorials every week on Beard & Bonnet for almost 3 years now. I’m a fun-loving Libra that is married to my best friend, mama to 2 pretty rad kids and though I’m a Southern girl at heart, we all call California home. Our life gets a bit messy, but it’s always tasty! (Why does this sound like a dating profile?) Alright, let’s talk sweet treats…
When you saw the title of this recipe did you ask yourself what the heck is Eton Mess? Did you Google it? It’s ok, I had to, too. Go ahead, I’ll wait right here if you want to look into it real quick….
According to Wikipedia, Eton Mess is an old school, 19th-century English dessert that combines whipped cream with luscious berries and meringue cookie crumbles! Drooling yet? I have been whipping up versions of Eton Mess since I was a little girl, although back then I didn’t know it was an actual dish that other people ate and I had no idea what a meringue was. I just crumbled chocolate chip cookies on top of whipped cream and crushed berries because it’s a delicious combo!
Like many of you, I am one busy mama that is always looking for fast and easy treats for my family that don’t require a huge time commitment and Eton Mess fits the bill every single time.
In honor of Valentine’s Day and my hubby’s love for coconut, I whipped up this Coconut Cream Eton Mess with Mixed Berries to share here today. It’s the perfect representation of who we are as a family – definitely a little messy, just the right amount of sweet and a zest for life that can’t be stopped!
This decadent treat comes together in less than 15 minutes and is sure to blow your Valentine’s mind! Don’t worry though if you aren’t a coconut fan, simply substitute with regular whipped cream. I promise you are going to love this sweet treat either way!
Coconut Cream Eton Mess with Mixed Berries
Use this recipe as a template for an infinite amount of Eton Mess possibilities! Swap up the whipped coconut cream for yogurt or whipped cream, use a different type of fruit or even swap out the cookies you crumble on top. The sky is the limit!
Ingredients
For the berries
- 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
For the coconut cream
- 2 (15-ounce) cans coconut cream, chilled overnight *see note
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 (15-ounce) cans coconut cream, chilled overnight *see note
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
To assemble
- -6 meringue cookies, I buy mine from a local bakery, but grocery stores should have them too
- batch berries
- batch whipped coconut cream
- /2 cup Meyer lemon curd,or store bought
- fresh berries, optional garnish
- pomegranate arils, optional garnish
Macerate the berries
- In a mixing bowl combine the chopped strawberries, raspberries, and pomegranate juice. Mash the berries with a potato masher until they are broken down and everything is combined. Set aside to marinate.
Whip the coconut cream
- Scoop the chilled coconut cream into the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Whip at medium-high speed for 1-2 minutes until stiff peaks have formed. Add the maple syrup and vanilla and whip at high speed until completely combined.
- Gently fold 3/4 of the berry mixture into the whipped coconut cream.
Assemble the Eton Mess
- In 4 glasses or bowls spoon even layers of the whipped coconut cream only-del replaceWithoutSep" id="96" data-gr-id="96">mixture, then macerated berries and a drizzle of lemon curd. Crush meringue cookies and sprinkle the cookies on top of the layers then repeat the process of layering and sprinkling until the glasses are filled. Top with fresh berries and more meringue cookie crumbles. Serve immediately.
Notes
If you can't find cans of coconut cream at your grocery you can use full fat coconut milk instead. Just follow the instructions in this tutorial.
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Jan
Friday 10th of February 2023
This is perfect for people who are dairy free. Well done