British · dessert
Eton Mess
Eton Mess reads sweetness 7.6, fruity 7.2 and richness 5.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a British dessert, about 20 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 9.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.6 · Fruity 7.2 · Richness 5.1 · Floral 4.8 · Sourness 2.5 · Citrus 1.6 · Umami 0.7
What's in it (4)
- 1 lb strawberries
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 2 cups double cream
- 4 ready-made
Time & effort: about 20 min (10 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 154.2 kcal, 1.3 g protein, 13 g fat, 8.1 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Hull and halve strawberries, toss with a little sugar, and leave to macerate 15 minutes.
- Whip cream to soft peaks.
- Crush meringues into rough pieces and fold everything together loosely so there are distinct swirls of red, white, and crispy pieces.
- Serve immediately in glasses.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Tres Leches Cake — Mexican
- Mousse de Maracuja — Brazilian
- Victoria Sponge — British
- Panna Cotta — Italian
- Clafoutis — French
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.