GOOSEBERRY & ELDERFLOWER MESS

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We've given Eton mess a twist by swapping the strawberries for another classic fruit - gorgeous gooseberries

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

300g gooseberry (we used red ones - see tip below), tops pinched off
50g golden caster sugar , plus 2 tbsp
2 tbsp elderflower cordial
600ml pot whipping cream
about 100g meringue (4-5 large nests), roughly crumbled

Steps:

  • Put the gooseberries, 2 tbsp water and 25g of the sugar in a small saucepan. Gently cook until the gooseberries are just softening and breaking down. Taste, adding more of the remaining 25g sugar as you need, then set aside to cool.
  • Put the 2 tbsp sugar, the cordial and cream in a big bowl and whisk until soft peaks form, then cover and chill until ready to serve.
  • Just before serving, swirl the gooseberry compote, cream and meringues together and spoon into serving glasses or bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Fat 41 grams fat, SaturatedFat 25 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 33 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

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