Eton Mess

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• Named after a prestigious English boarding school, this mash-up of strawberries, whipped cream, and meringue crumbles is served at an annual cricket match there. A splash of liqueur is a grown-up touch that cuts the sweetness.
• INGREDIENTS: 
• 2 cups chilled heavy cream
• 2 Tbs. granulated sugar
• 1 lb. strawberries, hulled (about 4 cups)
• 2 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. strawberry eau de vie or kirsch
• 2 oz. meringue cookies, crumbled into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces

PROCEDURE:

Place the cream and sugar in a blender and blend until the cream just forms stiff peaks, about 10 seconds.

Add 3 cups of the strawberries to the blender along with 2 Tbs. of the eau de vie and blend briefly until the strawberries are incorporated but still chunky, about 5 seconds.

Divide three-quarters of the meringue crumbles among 6 to 8 glass dessert dishes. Top evenly with the strawberry cream. Slice the remaining 1 cup strawberries and toss with the remaining 1 tsp. eau de vie. Spoon the sliced berries on top of the strawberry cream and sprinkle with the remaining meringue cookies.

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