Eton Mess (Classic British Summer Dessert)

• 10 fluid ounces whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 1/2 ounces ready-made meringues (or see Meringue Cookies)
• 1 lb fresh strawberries
• 1 tablespoon icing sugar (confectioners)

1. Place the whipping cream in a large mixing bowl, add the sugar and whip with an electric mixture until the cream is light and fluffy. Do not over whip - the success of the dish requires softly whipped cream.
2. Break the meringue into large bite-size chucks and gently stir into the cream. Don't worry if some of the meringue crumbles just add this too.
3. Place half of the strawberries into another large mixing bowl and press gently with the back of a fork to break up the strawberries slightly and release some of the juice. Stir gently into the cream.
4. Halve, then quarter the remaining strawberries.
5. Place the cream mixture into a 7" trifle or glass serving dish, top with the strawberry pieces, chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator and sprinkle with the confectioners/icing sugar before serving. Alternately serve in individual size dessert bowl or glasses.

whipping cream, sugar, meringues, fresh strawberries, icing sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/eton-mess-classic-british-summer-dessert-482357 (may not work)