Lime and mango Eton mess recipe
We’ve given classic Eton mess a tropical transformation, for a zesty dessert that’s ready in just 15 minutes.
See method- Serves 4
- 15 mins to prepare
- 257 calories / serving
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 large mango, peeled, cored and diced into 2cm pieces
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 3 mint sprigs, leaves picked, most finely chopped
- 200ml whipping cream
- 4 meringue nests
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 1070kJ 257.0kcal
- Fat
- 19g
- Saturates
- 12g
- Salt
- 0.1g
- Sugars
- 18g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 18.4gProtein 2.0gFibre 0.5g
Method
- Toss together the mango, lime juice and half the zest along with the chopped mint; set aside.
- Whip the cream to soft peaks. Crush the meringue into rough pieces, reserve a little for garnish, then gently fold the remaining meringue through the cream.
- Layer the cream mixture and marinated mango in 4 bowls or glasses, then decorate with the reserved meringue, mint leaves and lime zest to serve.
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