Try this...Eton Mess with a twist

SUMMER is just round the corner and for many that means strawberries and cream!
By The Newsroom
Published 31st May 2011, 10:49 BST

Arlene Thompson, Sainsbury’s Try Team, said: “Why not try this Eton Mess with a twist, where I’ve added fresh mint and zesty lime to the recipe along with the sweet fragrant strawberries.

“It’s a fresh and creamy, light and fruity taste sensation! Great as an easy dessert for a summer BBQ.”

Eton Mess with a Zesty Twist

Serves 4

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Ingredients: 200ml double cream, 200ml half-fat crème fraiche, 1 tablespoon caster sugar, 1 lime, zest only, 6 meringue nests (300g), crushed, half a 225g pack raspberries, washed, one 454g pack strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced (reserve 6 for garnish), half a pack fresh mint, finely chopped, plus extra to garnish.

Method: 1. Whip the double cream with the caster sugar until it stands in stiff peaks.

2. Fold in the crème fraiche and the zest of the lime.

3. Add the crushed meringue nests, the raspberries, strawberries and mint then fold it all together.

4. Spoon into 6 small or one large bowl, garnish with strawberries and mint leaves then serve immediately.

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