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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.

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 dessert called Eton Mess? ›

It has long been associated with Eton College, a public school in Berkshire England, where it is served in the annual cricket match against their rivals Harrow School, who serve their own version of the dessert called Harrow Mess.

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.

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. Read on to discover slimming-friendly bread options and fabulous fillings for your Slimming World sandwiches.

Is meringue a healthy dessert? ›

Meringues are primarily two ingredients: egg whites and sugar. In this the good cop/bad cop pairing, sugar is definitely the bad cop, while egg whites are considered downright health food. One egg white has 5 grams of protein, at only 25 calories and no fat.

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? ›

Bailey's Limited Edition Eton Mess blends irresistible original Irish Cream with flavours of juicy strawberries & raspberries, meringue & whipped cream to create smooth and creamy drink.

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.

What are the side effects of meringue? ›

Risks and Dangers. Uncooked meringues made with raw egg whites may contain salmonella bacteria, which cause salmonellosis. Symptoms include diarrhea, cramps and fever.

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.

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!

Can you eat tuna on Slimming World? ›

Chunks of tuna, boiled egg and vibrant salad, all drenched in a delicious home-made dressing – this will bring the taste of summer to your home-office lunch! Olives in brine make a delicious addition to this tasty salad (add 1½ Syns per 8 olives).

What can I put on a sandwich to lose weight? ›

“Choose low-fat condiments like low-fat mayo or salad dressing, mustard, or hummus to add moisture to your sandwich and still keep it in a good calorie range,” she says. A few slices of avocado can be another good choice; although it is high in fat, it is the healthy monounsaturated kind.

What is the healthiest dessert you can eat? ›

Healthier Desserts
  • Oat Apple Crisp. 5/12. ...
  • Fruit and Cheese. 6/12. ...
  • Chocolate-Covered Frozen Bananas. 7/12. ...
  • Nut Bar. 8/12. ...
  • Poached Pears. 9/12. ...
  • Sweetened Popcorn. 10/12. ...
  • Chocolate Milk. 11/12. ...
  • Frozen Yogurt Bars. 12/12. Brands vary, but it's possible to get that creamy, sweet goodness for just 80 calories per bar.
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How many calories are in an Eton mess? ›

A single serving of traditional Eton Mess can be a whopping 580Kcal and 50g of fat, where as my 'skinny' version is just 165Kcal and less than 1g of fat. This super tasty dessert is not only light on calories but it's packed with goodness from the fruit (antioxidants to keep us healthy) and yoghurt (calcium & protein).

What is the difference between pavlova and Eton Mess? ›

The difference is in the dish

The flavors and textures of the British Eton mess are nearly the same, but the presentation is dressed down. In contrast to the picture-perfect pavlova, the dégagé Eton mess is served in a bowl or small jar with a spoon rather than on a dessert plate with a fork.

How would you describe Eton Mess? ›

A traditional Eton Mess consists of a mixture of strawberries, broken pieces of meringue and whipped cream. It is also sometimes served with bananas or other pieces of soft fruit too.

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.

What is the dessert named after a famous ballet dancer? ›

Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert. Originating in either Australia or New Zealand in the early 20th century, it was named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. Taking the form of a cake-like circular block of baked meringue, pavlova has a crisp crust and soft, light inside.

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