Equipment:
- A sharp Knife
- Medium Bowl
- Pot
- One medium dish
- Hand mixer
- Serving cups, or bowls
Ingredients
- Two cups of hulled strawberries, divided
- Half a teaspoon of granulated Sugar
- Water 2tbsp
- Half a cup of Heavy Whipping Cream
- Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon
- Non-fat Greek yogurt 1/2 cup
- Vanilla Meringue Cookies 3 1/2 ounces
Instructions
- Cut four ounces of the strawberries into slices. Reserve them for the final procedure.
- Next, chop strawberries into halves with a knife.
- Place half of the remaining strawberries in a medium bowl.
- Then, roughly mash them using a potato masher or fork to get a chunky puree.
- Put aside the mashed strawberries bowl.
- Next, add the rest of the quartered strawberries with water and sugar in a tiny pot.
- Bring to a boil, then lower the heat by setting its flame to medium-low.
- Then simmer this mixture.
- Stir frequently for seven to nine minutes or until the strawberry is soft and the pulp becomes thinner.
- After that, shift this mixture to a bowl. Put it aside until it cools.
- Once cooled, combine the remaining chunky pulp with the chilled mixture.
Preparation Of Whipping Cream
- Mix the vanilla extract and chilled whipped cream in a medium dish.
- Next, beat the cream with a hand mixer at moderate speed for three to four minutes until it solidifies.
- Then, add the Greek yogurt, and blend again at medium speed for about thirty seconds or until the mixture reaches the rigid stage.
Assembling:
- To assemble the dish, take serving cups or a bowl.
- Next, crush vanilla meringue cookies into small pieces by hand.
- Now, create the layers in the cup.
- First, place the crushed cookies in the cup.
- Drizzle the strawberry puree, then add the third layer of chilled whipped cream and the final layer of sliced strawberries.
- Sprinkle over the smashed cookies. Decorate it with the remaining strawberries.
- The creamy Weight Watchers Eton Mess is ready.
Variations of this dish:
Berries:
- Instead of strawberries, you can use mixed berries like raspberries, blackberries, etc.
Strawberry Rhubarb:
- In process 2, replace the rhubarb with fourteen ounces of strawberries and boil them together, but increase the amount of sugar to one tablespoon.
Sweetener:
- Use any variety of sweetener of your choice like monk fruit.
Dairy-free Eton Mess:
- You can omit the Greek yogurt and whipped cream to make this dish dairy-free. The best alternative option is coconut whip, purchased from any local shop.
Serving Suggestions:
- Pair this sweet dish with nutritious snacks.
- Enjoy it with coffee, latte, or tea.
- Serve this creamy dessert with vanilla bean powder and sliced fruits.
Tips:
- Use low-calorie meringues to maintain the Weight Watchers points.
- Choose low-fat whipped cream to reduce the fat and calories.
- Use chilled whipped cream. Normal-temperature whipped cream will melt instantly.
- Add fresh and high-quality seasoned fruits like strawberries, and raspberries to lower the sugar content.
- We use a tiny amount of sugar in this dessert recipe.
- Avoid overmixing the items during the preparation of whipped cream.
Storage Information:
Advance Preparation:
- Prepare items in advance so you may put them together just before serving.
- First, prepare the strawberry sauce a day in advance.
- Make the whipping cream up to three hours ahead of time, but don’t add the meringues.
- Before serving this sweet dish, gather all items in a bowl for a few minutes ago to avoid sogginess.
Fridge:
- You can store the Eton Mess in a tightly closed jar and refrigerate it for 3 to 5 days but the meringue will get wet.
Freezer:
- I won’t recommend freezing this dessert. Because it gives the best taste when fresh.
FAQs:
Can I try the recipe with different varieties of fruits?
- I like to add blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries. You can add fruits to your choice.
Can I add store-bought whipped cream?
- It is best to use homemade whipped cream. Because it contains fewer points of healthy fat and sugar. While store-bought whipped cream contains a high amount of artificial sweeteners.
What other crunchy items can I use instead of cookies?
- Instead of cookies, you can use wafers, cereals, or chopped nuts for a crunchier taste.
How do we customize this dish?
- You can add fresh mint leaves, a few drops of orange juice, or lemon zest.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving Amount
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Total Quantity 8 people
Total Calories 109 kcal
Carbohydrates 19 g
Protein 2.5 g
Dietary Fiber 2.5 g
Total Fat 3 g
Sugar 16 g
Cholesterol 9 mg
Sodium 16.5 mg
The total Weight Watchers Points Per Serving of the recipe is only six (6).
