 A plate of Eton mess | |
| Alternative names | Eton Mess aux fraises |
|---|---|
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | England |
| Created by | Eton College |
| Main ingredients | Berries, meringue, cream |
Eton mess is a traditional English dessert consisting of a mixture of strawberries or other berries, meringue, and whipped cream.[1] First mentioned in print in 1893, it is commonly believed to originate from Eton College and is served at the annual cricket match against the pupils of Harrow School. Eton mess is occasionally served at Harrow School, where it is referred to as Harrow mess.[2]
- ^ Darra Goldstein; Sidney Mintz; Michael Krondl; Laura Mason (2015). The Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets. Oxford University Press. pp. 243–. ISBN 978-0-19-931339-6.
- ^ Arthur Henry Beavan (1896). Marlborough House and Its Occupants: Present and Past. p. 162.