Greek Yoghurt Eton Mess with Mixed Berries and Maple Meringue
This Greek yoghurt Eton Mess has no refined sugar and relies on a little maple syrup for sweetness. With a homemade berry sauce and maple syrup meringues, this lighter dessert for is a healthy, guilt free pleasure for the whole family.
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What is Eton Mess?
Eton Mess is a famous English dessert, and something that fits pretty much most scenarios. It will impress your guests at a fancy dinner party, but is so simple that it can be whipped up in no time for a casual midweek treat for the family.
My take on Eton Mess
Mine isn’t an authentic Eton Mess, but then I’ve never worried too much about following recipes. Yes, it has the meringue, but mine are homemade maple meringues. Eton Mess isn’t made with Greek yoghurt, but tonnes of cream. Eton Mess isn’t thrown together with mixed berries, either. It’s strawberries all the way if you want to go all traditional.
So, let’s unpack my recipe for Greek yoghurt Eton Mess a little, shall we? First comes the maple syrup meringues. I made them specifically for this recipe, but there are a million different ways you could use them. Look at those beauties. And yes, that was the colour they came out of the oven. As the name suggests, these meringues were made with maple syrup and not one touch of granulated sugar, making these a lighter, healthier alternative to traditional Eton Mess.
Then came the deliriously rich and creamy Greek Yoghurt. I actually prefer it to cream, if I am honest: there’s much more substance to it. Make sure you steer clear of low (or no) fat options. This is a fairly healthy dessert, especially when compared to traditional Eton Mess, so don’t scrimp on the fat content (10% is what I used).
The mixed berry sauce was similar to my berry jam, but cooked for only ten minutes or so, and like my jam, sweetened with maple syrup. I threw on a few fresh berries for good measure and we were done.
Why this Eton Mess dessert is so adaptable
What I love most about this recipe is that it is so adaptable. Why not:
- Use honey instead of maple syrup
- Pick your own favourite berries or fruit
- Buy store bought meringues (or omit them completely)
- Use any thick yoghurt in place of Greek yoghurt
- Throw in some chopped chocolate, nuts or caramel
How many people is this Eton Mess dessert for?
This recipe made two massive desserts, but you could have four smaller portions, especially if you have kids. I ate both of mine (kids were at their dads, and well, some things just need to be done).
Greek Yoghurt Eton Mess with Mixed Berries and Maple Meringue
Ingredients
Berry Sauce
- 150g (5¼ oz) mixed berries (I used frozen)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
Greek yoghurt:
- 400g (14 oz) Greek yoghurt (or any other thick yoghurt)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
Maple meringue (see note 1)
Instructions
- Heat the berries and maple syrup together for around 10 minutes (or just until they are soft).
- Mush them with a fork a little, then allow them to cool completely.
- Mix the Greek yoghurt with the maple syrup.
- Chop or crumble four meringues (if you are using them) and stir into the Greek yoghurt.
- Divide half of the mixture between two bowls or dishes.
- Pour over half of the berry sauce (again, dividing between the two).
- Top with the remaining Greek yoghurt and then the last of the berry sauce.
- Finish off with fresh berries. Sprinkle some crushed meringue over the top (if using).
- Eat immediately, otherwise the meringue will dissolve (I had my second one the day after, but it was still delicious). Enjoy!
Notes
- You don't have to follow my recipe for meringue; use any you like (or omit them completely). They add a little sweetness to the dessert, but are not necessary.
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