Ina Garten's Eton Mess

Name: Ina Garten's Eton Mess
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 6 package raspberries; 1 c. sugar; 3 tbsp. sugar; 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tbsp. framboise liqueur; 2 c. cold heavy cream; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 3 bakery meringue shells

By Ina GartenPublished: Dec 7, 2012

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These cups of berries, cream, and meringue are light but luscious.

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Directions

1. Step 1Pour half of raspberries, 1 cup sugar, and lemon juice into 10-inch sauté pan. Crush berries lightly with fork and bring to full boil over medium-high heat. Lower heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until syrupy. Fold in remaining raspberries and framboise; refrigerate until very cold.
2. Step 2In medium bowl, using electric mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat cream, remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, and vanilla on medium-high speed until firm peaks form.
3. Step 3In 8 glasses, layer spoonful of whipped cream, spoonful of berry mixture, and a few meringue pieces. Repeat until glasses are full, ending with berries and dollop of cream. Serve immediately or chill up to 1 hour.