What is the name of the traditional English dessert made from strawberries crushed meringue and whipped cream?

Eton Mess is a classic British dessert with just a few ingredients. A mixture of crumbled meringue, whipped cream and strawberries. The dessert is quick and easy to make while still looking impressive and being incredibly delicious.

Where did the merengon come from?

The merengón is not really a Colombian dessert because it truly is a pavlova, a dessert that was created in either Australia or New Zealand , but it's so popular, that many people in Colombia really believe it's Colombian. In many homes they make it in two big layers which they later divide into portions before serving.

What was meringue called in the 17th century?

The first documented recipes recognizable as meringues are found in two considerably earlier 17th-century English manuscript books of recipes which give instructions for confections called " white biskit bread " in the book of recipes written in 1604 by Elinor Fettiplace ( c. 1570 – c.

Do they still make angel delight?

Angel Delight is currently sold in four flavours: strawberry, butterscotch, chocolate and banana.

Why is it called eton mess?

The legend, as The Runnymede Hotel details, is that the dish was created during a cricket match at Eton College, a fee-charging boarding school attended by sons of the upper classes, in the 1920s. A strawberry pavlova was made to celebrate the match, but a Labrador squashed it.

What is the British dessert?

Famed British desserts include puddings, trifles, cakes, tarts and pies ; find every dessert you're looking for by browsing through our selection of recipes.

What is eton mess made of?

A traditional Eton Mess consists of a mixture of strawberries, broken pieces of meringue and whipped cream . It is also sometimes served with bananas or other pieces of soft fruit too. Of all the stories relating to the origins of Eton Mess, it's the story of the dog and the pavlova that is the most commonly recounted.

What dessert consisting of a meringue shell filled with whipped cream ice cream fruit and others?

◦ Pavlova - meringue with a marshmallow-like texture on the inside. Traditionally served with cream and fresh fruit. ◦ Vacherin - round, hard meringue shell filled with whipped cream or ice cream. Fresh or candied fruit may be placed on top.

Merengón de Fresas (Colombian Strawberry Meringue Dessert) (2024)

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May 31, 2023 by Erica Dinho · 28 Comments

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Merengón is a traditional and easy Colombian dessert. It has a couple layers of meringue filled with whipped cream and fresh fruit.

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What is Merengón?

It is a traditional Colombian based meringue dessert. The classic Merengón is filled with whipped cream and guanabana, a popular Colombian fruit. It's very easy to make and it doesn't require a lot of ingredients.

There are other variations of this dessert as well that are filled with various fresh fruits, such as strawberries, peaches and Colombian blackberries (mora).

Merengón de Fresas (Colombian Strawberry Meringue Dessert) (2)

This dessert is light, sweet, with a crispy crust and soft inside. It's the perfect summer dessert.

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Merengón de Fresas is a wonderful dessert. Just imagine, layers of crunchy and sweet meringue, creamy whipped cream, and juicy and tangy strawberries. It has the perfect combination of textures and flavors.

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You can use a combination of your favorite fruits to make this merengón recipe. Seasonal fruits like peaches, tangerine, kiwi, mango and passion fruit are wonderful options.

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Ingredients to Make this Dessert

You'll find the complete printable recipe card with directions and exact amounts below.

Egg whites: Separate them carefully, you can't get any yolk in them, because it’ll stop the egg whites from whipping up.

Sugar: Granulated sugar to make the meringue and the rest to mix with the whipped cream.

Cream of Tartar: You will find it in supermarkets at the baking aisle or condiments. If you don't have it, just use ½ tablespoon of lemon juice. Acid will stabilize the egg whites.

Vanilla Extract: This adds a wonderful flavor to the merengón.

Powdered Sugar: To add sweetness to the heavy cream you can adjust the amount to your taste.

Heavy Cream: To fill the merengón

Strawberries: You can choose a different fruit depending on the season or your taste.

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How to Make Merengón

Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 250 F degrees. Line two small, or one large, baking sheets with parchment and set aside.
Place the egg whites in a bowl and with and electric mixer, whisk until soft peaks form.

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Increase speed to high and gradually add 1 and ½ cups of granulated sugar, about 3 tablespoons at a time, add the creme of tartar and keep whisking until stiff peaks form. The whites should be firm but moist. Occasionally scrape down the side of the bowl.
Spoon half of the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet, flatten with a spatula making sure the base of the meringue is not too thin. Place the rest of the meringue on another baking sheet.

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Bake the for about 1 hour and 15 minutes until the meringue is crispy. Turn the oven off and leave the meringue in the oven, with the door ajar until cooled completely about 2 hours. Do not remove it from the oven when it is still warm.
To make the filling: Place the strawberries in a bowl with the rest of granulated sugar to macerate until the meringue is ready.
Whisk the whipped cream with the vanilla and powdered sugar until stiff and fluffy.
To assemble: Using a spatula, spread the whipped cream over the meringue, add strawberries then place the second meringue on top. Spread another cream layer and add the rest of the strawberries on top.

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Tips and Notes

Assemble the merengón just before serving, because the whipped cream and berries will dissolve the meringue.

The merengón has to be completely cool before decorating with cream and fruit.

The meringue base can be made up to 2 days in advance and kept in an airtight container once completely cool. However, once it has been topped and filled with the whipped cream and fruit, it needs to be served immediately, as the meringue will start to soften.

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Merengón de Fresas (Colombian Strawberry Meringue Dessert) (11)

Merengón de Fresas Recipe (Colombian Strawberry Meringue Dessert)

Erica Dinho

4.97 from 27 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

2 hours hrs

Total Time 3 hours hrs 25 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine Colombian

Ingredients

5 large egg whites at room temperature
2 cups cup of granulated sugar divided
½ tablespoon of creme of tartar
¼ teaspoons of vanilla extract
3 cups of fresh strawberries sliced
1 cup of heavy cream
1 teaspoons of vanilla extract
2 tablespoons of powder sugar

Instructions

Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 250 F degrees. Line two small, or one large, baking sheets with parchment and set aside.
Place the egg whites in a bowl and with and electric mixer, whisk until soft peaks form.
Increase speed to high and gradually add 1 and ½ cups of granulated sugar, about 3 tablespoons at a time, add the creme of tartar and keep whisking until stiff peaks form. The whites should be firm but moist. Occasionally scrape down the side of the bowl.
Spoon half of the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet, flatten with a spatula making sure the base of the meringue is not too thin. Place the rest of the meringue on another baking sheet.
Bake the for about 1 hour and 15 minutes until the meringue is crispy. Turn the oven off and leave the meringue in the oven, with the door ajar until cooled completely about 2 hours. Do not remove it from the oven when it is still warm.
To make the filling: Place the strawberries in a bowl with the rest of granulated sugar to macerate until the meringue is ready.
Whisk the whipped cream with the vanilla and powdered sugar until stiff and fluffy.
To assemble: Using a spatula, spread the whipped cream over the meringue, add strawberries then place the second meringue on top. Spread another cream layer and add the rest of the strawberries on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 1561kcalCarbohydrates: 350gProtein: 7gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 83mgPotassium: 294mgFiber: 2gSugar: 345gVitamin A: 889IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 1mg

Keyword colombian dessert, merengon, Traditional Colombian

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My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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Heather @girlichef
September 02, 2012 at 9:18 am

I always gravitate towards meringues...I don't what it is...they're just so pretty and airy. And yours is definitely pulling me its way. Lovely!
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Scarlet
September 02, 2012 at 9:57 am

Se me hizo agua la boca! yummmm... I'm definitely trying this recipe. I love merengon. Its being so long since the last time I had one! Thank you!
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Tatiana-QueCocinar
September 02, 2012 at 10:21 am

Me recuerda en las carreteras cerca de Bogota, que uno para a comer mazorca y un merengon de fresa o guanabana. uuuuhhhhmmm.... Que delicia y que viejos recuerdos... Gracias por traerlos a mi mente,
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- Silvia
  September 11, 2012 at 6:17 pm
  
  Merengon de Renault 4!! El merengon tambien a mi me trae recuerdos de infancia! Asados en el norte y despues el merengon (o ir a Alpina....me acuerdo de unas fresas con crema increibles....la crema era de una densidad impresionante).
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Belinda @zomppa
September 02, 2012 at 10:41 am

Is this Sunday dessert?? I'm in!!
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Kim
September 02, 2012 at 4:19 pm

Gorgeous! I'd love a bite of this right now 🙂
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- Anonymous
  January 17, 2021 at 12:47 pm
  
  Can you replace the heavy cream with something else for lactose intolerant people?
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Conny Nichols
September 02, 2012 at 4:28 pm

No hay domingo en Bogotá en el las calles se llenen de vehículos privados con gente vendiendo merengón casero. Esuna tradición deliciosa. Tambien los he comidomcon kiwi, mzcla de frutas y todos son deliciosos.
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Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook
September 02, 2012 at 9:20 pm

Love this! I can just imagine the delicious crunch of the meringue and the sweet berries and cream. Fantastic dessert!
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grace
September 03, 2012 at 5:23 am

what a lovely treat, erica! fluffy, light, and fantastic, plus those strawberries look perfectly ripe. 🙂
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Joanne
September 04, 2012 at 7:21 am

I love how you added strawberries in-between the meringue layers! Delicious.
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Norma-Platanos, Mangoes and Me!
September 05, 2012 at 1:03 pm

When you mentuoned guanabanas my mouth watered. I have not tasted that fruit in so very long. I once in a while buy the juice bu Goya. Dame un merengon y estoy contenta...todo muy lindo...
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Leticia
September 11, 2012 at 7:31 pm

This was amazing. I made it with mixed berries and I could not stop eating it. Delicious.
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Erica
September 12, 2012 at 2:43 pm

Thank you everyone for all your nice comments!
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Lyna
July 10, 2013 at 2:05 pm

Is whipped cream and "crema de leche" the same thing? How do you buy normal heavy cream in Colombia? I'm having trouble finding it.
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- Erica Dinho
  July 10, 2013 at 3:06 pm
  
  Lyna- Crema de leche fresca.
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  - Lyna
    July 11, 2013 at 9:35 am
    
    Thank you! 🙂
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Gloria C.
March 24, 2014 at 2:32 pm

La preparamos y nos encanto, gracias por la receta.
We are loving all the good treats that bring us the sweet Colombia close to us 🙂
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- Anonymous
  September 23, 2015 at 2:46 pm
  
  cool
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Randy Le
April 27, 2016 at 7:03 pm

Does 11/2 mean 1 1/2 ?
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- Erica Dinho
  April 28, 2016 at 4:41 pm
  
  Yes.
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Nubia Gagne
May 26, 2016 at 8:53 pm

Simplemente delicioso me encanta!!.nu
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Angela
December 29, 2017 at 6:38 pm

This is an absolutely divine dessert. Could you please give instructions on how to do it with guanabana? I can find it frozen in San Diego. Thank you very much I’m advance <3
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Mimi
November 15, 2018 at 1:15 pm

¿De verdad el merengue necesita DOS HORAS en el horno a la máxima temperatura (250 grados?). Me daría la impresión de que en mucho menos tiempo y con ese nivel de calor el merengue se chamuscaría y saldría hecho carbón del horno. ¿Podría aclararme esta inquietud? Mil gracias.
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- Anonymous
  March 24, 2021 at 9:05 pm
  
  Nope. That’s right. I made it
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Maria
June 08, 2023 at 6:22 pm

No matter what I did, I couldn't get stiff peaks, and the sugar would not incorporate completely. I added sugar gradually but even after 15-20 min of mixing on high speed it still wasn't good enough. I will bake them anyway to see how it turns out but I have a feeling it's going to be flat. What could be the issue - should I switch to powdered sugar or the mixer I'm using is not powerful enough? I followed each step precisely.
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- Erica Dinho
  June 12, 2023 at 3:09 pm
  Don't use powdered sugar. It takes a while to get the right texture. Always make sure the bowl you are using is very clean and dry.
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