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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

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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.

I recommend you check out ourAir Fryer Accessoriesto see what accessories you need.

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 pudding 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.

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.

What bread can I eat on Slimming World? ›

You'll find a wide variety of bread choices on our Healthy Extras list – including wholemeal bread, rolls and pittas, as well as a number of gluten-free options. If you're already signed up, head to our member website or check your member pack for the full range of Healthy Extra 'b' choices.

How many calories are in an Eton Mess? ›

Eton mess
NutrientUnit
kcal498
fat41g
saturates25g
carbs29g
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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.

When should I eat Eton Mess? ›

Both the purée and cream can be chilled for a few hours in advance – just make sure you don't over-whip the cream as it will firm up even more in the fridge. Once assembled the mess should be eaten straight away – the meringue will soften and become chewy rather than crisp if left sitting in the cream.

Do doctors recommend Slimming World? ›

Many bodies are now using Slimming World on Referral to offer a weight loss management programme to a particular patient group e.g. people with diabetes, expectant mothers, patients identified as being at risk of developing heart disease / kidney disease / stroke or type 2 diabetes.

Why is pasta free on Slimming World but not bread? ›

Before coming to Slimming World, many slimmers are told to avoid carbs – yet carbohydrates such as rice, potatoes and pasta have fantastic filling power, as well as being low in energy density, which is why they're on our Free Food list.

What are the negatives of Slimming World? ›

Slimming World Struggles

While the Slimming World diet emphasizes low-fat foods, the carb-heavy approach doesn't work for everyone. The limited food options may leave you feeling restricted, hungry and deprived over time.

Are cheerios a healthy B on Slimming World? ›

I soon realised that nothing is off limits with Slimming World. Food Optimising teaches you how to make healthier choices, and I never feel like I'm missing out. My menu now is usually 40g Honey Cheerios (my Healthy Extra 'b' choice) with strawberries for breakfast, then a pasta or rice dish for lunch.

What is a banana on Slimming World? ›

If you ask any slimming World Consultant, they will all tell you that eating a fresh banana is one of our free foods. No one disagrees with that. Go and enjoy your banana.

Can you eat peanut butter on Slimming World? ›

Just to give you an idea, a level tbsp of peanut butter is 4 syns. If you mix 2 tbsp of PB2 powder with a little bit of water, it's 2.5 syns. TWO POINT FIVE SYNS. That's just over half the syns, for twice the amount.

Do you put ice cream in eton mess? ›

Just toss summer berries with a little sugar and a splash of St-Germain, crumble a few of your finest store-bought meringues, and layer the fruit and cookies with a generous amount of vanilla and strawberry ice cream.

Why is it called eton mess? ›

The legend, as The Runnymede Hotel details, is that the dish was created during a cricket match at Eton College, a fee-charging boarding school attended by sons of the upper classes, in the 1920s. A strawberry pavlova was made to celebrate the match, but a Labrador squashed it.

Where can I buy Eton Mess Baileys? ›

Baileys Eton Mess Limited Edition Liqueur - ASDA Groceries.

Why is Eton called Eton? ›

The History of Eton

The name derives from Old English Ēa-tūn, meaning “River-Town”, a reference to Eton's proximity to the River Thames.

Why do the British call everything pudding? ›

The reason for using the word 'pudding' instead of dessert is actually based on the British class system. Traditionally, pudding referred to homely and rustic desserts that were commonly eaten by the lower classes, such as spotted dick and rice pudding.

Why is it called a Yorkshire pudding when its not a pudding? ›

It has been suggested the pudding was given the name “Yorkshire” due to the region's association with coal and the high temperatures this produced that helped to make crispy batter.

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.

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