Get your fancy pants on, we are doing an raspberry pistachio eton mess today with a hit of pretty from some edible flowers.
If you’ve never made or had this, let me start by saying this impressive looking dessert is easy to make.
It’s comprised of just a few components like – whipped cream, fresh fruit, some nuts and meringue. I used store bought meringue to short cut the time, but of course you can make some from scratch like I did here.
I’m sticking to easy Valentine’s dessert for this week, so stay tuned because Friday’s will be even easier than this to make, but every bit as fun, pretty and tasty.
Raspberry Pistachio Eton Mess
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup confectioner’s sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 12 oz. raspberries
- ½ cup pistachios, finely chopped
- 12-14 1½ inch meringues, crumbled
- edible flowers
Instructions
Place heavy cream into a small bowl and whip until soft peaks form. Add the confectioner’s sugar and beat until stiff peaks form; set aside.
In a separate bowl, mash 8 oz. raspberries with the granulated sugar. Fold raspberry mixture into the whipped cream. Fold in crumbled meringues.
Spoon eton mess mixture into tall glass, layer with whole raspberries and pistachios; finish tops with edible flowers.
Katrina+@+Warm+Vanilla+Sugar says
So fancy! And so few ingredients! This sounds lovely!
Jenna @ just j.faye says
Oh wow! This does seem like such a simple dessert! Plus, it’s absolutely gorgeous!!
marla says
Such a wonderful parfait for Valentine’s Day!!
Jenny Flake says
Wow, this is stunning Naomi! Perfect Love Day dessert 🙂
Kevin @ Closet Cooking says
Those look amazing! Love the pistachio and raspberry combo!
Tieghan+Gerard says
So pretty! I wish I could fine edible flowers around here!
Heidi @foodiecrush says
The first time I saw an eton mess was on Barefoot Contessa, but I must say, this one is FAR prettier than hers ever hoped to be. Those flowers are the sweetest addition.
Heather+Christo says
HOLY COW Naomi!! This is just SO pretty. What a beautiful sweet dessert, that anyone would love to have set in front of them!
Megan+{Country+Cleaver says
I love how something so absolutely gorgeous is so absolutely simple! What a dream!
Jessica @ Golden Brown and Delicious says
How pretty! I’ve always wanted to try eton mess…it sounds so delicious!
Maria says
Beautiful! I can’t wait to try it… looks amazing!
Gerry+@+Foodness+Gracious says
Looks fantastic. I love raspberry desserts!
Tori@Gringalicious.com says
Absolutely gorgeous! I love these, Naomi!
Jocelyn+(Grandbaby+cakes) says
So gorgeous!
Simone says
This looks amazing! The edible flowers adds something special 🙂
ellie+|+fit+for+the+soul says
You’re so skilled at decorating and garnishing! I noticed that’s not always easy to do ;)And man oh man, I haven’t had a single meringue ever since I came to the states from Argentina! (14 years ago) Way too long, way too long…
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Naomi, this is gorgeous. . and love how simple it is . . and the fact that you used and mentioned store bought meringue to make it easier and faster, totally makes this recipe more approachable! love it! seriously, so gorgeous! Hope you guys have a lovely Valentine’s day!
Jordan @ Jordan's Onion says
I love fancy pants and this mess is absolutely beautiful!
Peppermint Dolly says
This looks amazingly nom!!
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Tara says
What a beautiful mess!
Looks simple, gorgeous and sweet.