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Welcome to my Slimming World Eton Mess Recipe. Enjoy a delicious Slimming World take on Eton Mess. Loaded with extra fresh strawberries, freshly made meringues and a creamy cheesecake style filling this is a Slimming World members best friend!

You’re probably wondering what took me so long. I mean come on, Eton Mess is like the dream dessert for a Brit and I am British born. It is just one of those simple desserts that anybody can make and is perfect for showing off your cooking skills to friends and families, or just a perfect use of leftover fresh strawberries.

Eton Mess has always been a staple in my life and I have always had many different versions. One of my all time favourites (which Dominic and Kyle still love) is when you have a bottom layer of strawberry jelly, then whipped cream and then a layer of Angel Delight, loads of strawberries and then grated milk chocolate.

Or another favourite is when you layer a sundae glass with fresh strawberries, meringue crushed up and loads of strawberry flavoured whipped cream.

Though this version is a little different and is totally Slimming World friendly. It involves freshly made meringue made in the Airfryer. Then we have several layers of fresh strawberries along with strawberry yoghurt style mix.

It screams out “EAT ME NOW” and I can guarantee that you will haver the kids arguing over who gets to lick out the bowl when you have finished making it.

Edit – Though in our house when we made this, we found it very funny when our 2.5 year old stole the bowl of our 15 year old and refused to bring it back. The bowl actually looked bigger than her!

Then layer it into glass or plastic sundae containers and serve it to someone special.

Or for summer what we do is take them with us to the beach as they are a perfect beach snack for having with your picnic.

You can also vary it too depending on what fresh fruit you have in. Though I prefer it with strawberries for the ultimate treat. After all strawberries are so fresh and amazing at this time of the year.

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What Is Eton Mess?

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A traditional Eton Mess is a quick dessert originally aimed at students as a way to impress their date or to impress their parents when they were on a visit. The idea is that it is cheap but cheerful and very easy to make.

It involves broken up meringue, whipped cream and fresh strawberries.

Popular versions of Eton Mess include ones using raspberries, pineapple or bananas instead of strawberries. For dinner parties port is often used to give it a kick.

There are also many versions using traditional cheesecake mixture instead like in my recipe.

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In my Slimming World friendly Eton Mess I will be using fresh strawberries, soft cheese, quark and plenty of homemade meringue. It will taste amazing and keep your sugar cravings at bay.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time1 hour hr

Total Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Blender

Servings: 4

Calories: 128kcal

Author: RecipeThis.com

Ingredients

Bottom Layer:

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Instructions

  • Start by making the bottom layer. Using a blender add together all the ingredients and blend until smooth. Then using a hand whisk give it a good whisking so that it is thick and creamy. This will become your healthy alternative to strawberry whipped cream.

  • Secondly make your homemade meringues. Mix the egg white with an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy. Slowly add your sugar and keep mixing until you end up with stiff peaks. Place them in the Airfryer on the baking pan and cook for 1 hour on 125c/257f

  • After your meringues are cooked you can break them up into chunks and add them to your strawberry mix just before serving or as you are making your layers add them at the same time.

  • Slice up the strawberries and decorate the sundae glass. Add strawberry slices to the bottom and round the sides. Then cover them so that the glass is about ½ full with your strawberry whipped cream. Though reserve 4tbsp to one side for your top layer for later. Fridge for an hour.

  • Then do the final layer, Mix together pureed strawberries into the strawberry whipped cream and using a piping bag layer it over the top of your Eton Mess

  • Serve.

Notes

When I use food colouring a few drops is fine as all you want is that beautiful pink colour.

I use honey in my Eton Mess as it gives it a delicious natural sugar flavour without it being high calorie/Syn.

If buying fresh strawberries from the market like we do, make sure you have given the strawberries a good clean.

Good tip – if you don’t want to use pureed strawberries a teaspoon of strawberry jam is a great alternative and gives an amazing flavour to the pudding.

Instead of having a high syn dessert by using traditional whipped cream, instead for the top I use leftovers from the bottom layer but with some pureed strawberries mixed in. You could also add some extra quark if it is not thick enough for you.

You can do as many or as few layers as you like. Just follow the basic principle of sliced strawberries with homemade strawberry whipped cream. You can also add as much or as little crushed meringues as you like.

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Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin C: 8.1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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Eton Mess On Slimming World

The greatest thing about this Slimming World Eton Mess is that you’re making your own meringues and this can save you a bunch of Syns. They are also very easy to make and so is the rest of this dessert. Its perfect for if you have a really big sweet tooth on Slimming World and want something different.

Plus if you make strawberries and quark the star of the dish you can end up with something really filling without having to worry about putting on weight.

For Syns this Slimming World Eton Mess works out at 15.5 Syns for 4 people. This means that per person it is just short of 4 Syns.

How Many Calories In Eton Mess?

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I bet you’re wondering about the calories. As surely for a dessert is must be super high? Well actually it is the opposite. Sugar comes from the stevia plant making it very low in calories and perfect for if you’re on a calorie controlled diet.

This Slimming World Eton Mess works out at 157 calories per person. Yes you read that right, just 157 calories each for this amazing dessert.

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FAQs

Why is the dessert called Eton Mess? ›

The generally-accepted story is that the strawberry, meringue and cream pudding was dropped at an Eton v Harrow cricket match in the late 19th century. Rather than waste the food, it was simply scooped up off the floor and served, smashed to bits, in individual bowls.

Are meringues healthy for weight loss? ›

An average cream meringue with whipped cream has a surprisingly low 145 calories – that's around half the number of calories in a Mars bar.

Does Slimming World work? ›

Research shows that it may aid weight loss, encourage healthy habits, and improve overall health. If you're interested in trying the Slimming World diet, keep in mind that your success will depend on how committed you are to following the plan and attending meetings.

Can I eat a sandwich on Slimming World? ›

Can you eat sandwiches and still lose weight? Yes you can with Slimming World! When you're following our Food Optimising eating plan, keeping your weight loss on track never has to mean eating boring butties.

What are some fun facts about Eton Mess? ›

Eton mess was served in the 1930s in the school's "sock shop" (tuck shop), and was originally made with either strawberries or bananas mixed with ice-cream or cream. Meringue was a later addition. An Eton mess can be made with many other types of summer fruit, but strawberries are regarded as more traditional.

What is the pink Baileys Eton mess? ›

Baileys Eton Mess Limited Edition blends irresistible original Baileys Irish Cream with flavours of juicy strawberries & raspberries, meringue & whipped cream to create smooth and creamy drink. Indulge in a delicious flavour mix of creamy meringue and summer berry flavours of strawberry, raspberry and blueberry.

What are the meringue rules? ›

Never let any yolk get into the whites. Don't overbeat egg whites. (Overbeaten egg whites will look hard, lumpy or dry). When whipping egg whites, always start your mixer on low medium-low to medium speed.

Is meringue bad for cholesterol? ›

A perfect solution is desserts based on meringue. They have virtually no fat, no cholesterol and no salt. That means no compromises for you to make.

Which sugar is best for meringues and why? ›

Use ultrafine Baker's Sugar for meringues and other baked goods – it dissolves faster than regular granulated sugar. Use ultrafine Baker's Sugar to help prevent “weeping” or sogginess. Meringues will weep if there's any undissolved sugar. Don't put granulated sugar in a food processor to achieve a finer grain.

What foods can I eat unlimited amounts of? ›

Let's take a look at some of these wonderful foods:
  • Celery. Celery is a vegetable that is made up of 95% water! ...
  • Broccoli. It is well known for the natural substance it contains – sulforaphane, which has an anti-cancerous effect. ...
  • Kale. ...
  • Cucumber. ...
  • Lettuce. ...
  • Cauliflower. ...
  • Blueberries. ...
  • Raspberries.

What are the negatives of Slimming World? ›

Cons of the Slimming World Diet

Doesn't teach portion control: Even though the program promises that you don't have to measure foods, count calories, or eliminate certain foods, there are rules you need to follow if you want to be successful.

Which is better, Slimming World or Weight Watchers? ›

While WW is all about the needs of the individual, Slimming World takes a different and much more generalised approach with food optimising. This is based on everyday foods that are low in calories and high in nutrients, but the same system is applied to everyone.

What is the best sandwich to lose weight? ›

Healthy sandwich recipes
  • Green club sandwich. A star rating of 4.4 out of 5. ...
  • Veggie olive wraps with mustard vinaigrette. ...
  • Healthy tuna lettuce wraps. ...
  • Caesar pitta. ...
  • Crispy chicken & smashed avocado baps. ...
  • Lemony salmon & lettuce wraps. ...
  • Chicken & avocado sandwich topper. ...
  • Smoked trout & cucumber open sandwiches.

Is Potato allowed on Slimming World? ›

Free Foods include lean meat, eggs, fish, pasta, potatoes, fruit and vegetables. They're filling and low in calories for their weight — so you can eat as much Free Food as you like!

What can you not eat with Slimming World? ›

No food's off the menu at Slimming World! Anything that hasn't been designated a Slimming World Free Food will either be a Healthy Extra (for essential nutrients) or will have a Syn value (to help you tighten up on those foods that pose the biggest risk to your weight loss).

How is Eton Mess pronounced? ›

Break 'eton mess' down into sounds: [EE] + [TUHN MES] - say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.

What is the British prime minister's favorite dessert? ›

The Favourite Dessert of British Prime Ministers: Eton Mess Recipe. Discover the iconic British dessert, Eton Mess, loved by prime ministers. Indulge in the delicious combination of meringue, cream, and fresh strawberries.

What's the difference between pavlova and Eton Mess? ›

Both have a meringue base, whipped cream and some kind of fruit or sauce. It's really just how it's presented that is different. Eton Mess is a more relaxed version of a pavlova as you can use broken pieces of meringues. It is served in a glass so you can be more generous with whipped cream, sauces etc.

Why is the wacky cake called that? ›

Wacky cake is considered wacky not only because the recipe lacks any dairy or eggs but also because all the ingredients for this cake are mixed directly in the pan it is baked in. This recipe goes against the most popular methods for mixing cake batters, especially since there is no bowl or whisk necessary.

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