Oreo Eton Mess

Eton mess is an English dessert made of whipped cream, fruit, and crushed meringues.  I had strawberries, I had heavy cream, but I had no meringues.  That's when I eyed the Oreos.  Because Oreos and meringues are so closely  related, it totally makes sense to substitute one for the other.

This little dessert is kind of romantic.  I can just picture two people who are in love playfully feeding this to each other.

Did I just type that?

But wait!  Spoon it into a jelly jar and it becomes quirky and fun!  Like for kids!  

I loved this.  With just four ingredients it was fast and easy, and fuss free.  I honestly wasn't expecting it to taste as good as it did.  Just the kind of summer dessert that will make someone feel special.

Now let me go feed this to my husband.

Oreo Eton Mess

Printable Recipe

1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced

5 tablespoons sugar, divided

18 Oreos

2 cups heavy cream, chilled

Place strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar. Stir gently, then let set to macerate for about 10 minutes.

Crush Oreos so that there are some coarse, bigger pieces as well as some fine crumbs.  Place the heavy cream in a bowl and whip on high speed until foamy.  Add 3 tablespoons sugar, then whip to stiff peaks.

Gently fold in strawberries and crushed cookies.  Serve immediately.  Refrigerate any leftovers.