By
Rosie Conroy
published
This Eton mess tart combines all the flavours you would traditionally expect from this very British dessert with a modern chocolate twist.
Eton Mess is a pudding that is over 130 years old, but it's always in fashion thanks to its enduring popularity and simplicity.
For a pudding that will really impress guests, try this twist on the traditional sweet treat by making an Eton mess tart - a perfect dinner party dessert or sweet course if planning lunch ideas for entertaining friends.
The key to nailing this recipe is all in the chilling - so make ahead if you think you might be rushed on the day you're planning on serving it.
Ingredients
- 230g ready-rolled all-butter shortcrust pastry
- 250g mascarpone
- 200g white chocolate, broken into pieces
- 100g butter
- 50ml double cream
- 1tsp vanilla extract
- a few strawberries, mini meringues, and mint leaves (to decorate)
You will also need a 20cm tart tin, baking beans
and baking paper.
Method
- Heat the oven to 190C/Gas Mark 5. Line the tin with the pastry, pushing into the edges and trimming off the excess. Chill for 30mins.
- Line with baking paper, fill with baking beans and bake for 20mins. Remove the beans and paper, prick the base with a fork, and bake for 10 mins, until crisp and golden.
- For the filling, melt the mascarpone, chocolate and butter in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir once melted and set aside to cool.
- Whip the cream and vanilla, and gently fold through the mixture. Pour into the pastry case and chill until set.
- Decorate with the fruit, meringues and mint leaves.
