Boysenberry Eton mess


For its sheer simplicity Eton mess is always a favourite for a quick dessert. We’ve simplified it further using boysenberry yoghurt serving alongside a fast do-ahead boysenberry compote made from frozen berries. Make or use bought meringues to finish.

  • 250g (approx 2 cups) frozen boysenberries

  • grated zest and juice 1 lemon

  • ¼ cup sugar

  • 1 teaspoon cornflour mixed with 1 tablespoon water

  • 12 meringues

  • 1 x 380g tub Clevedon Buffalo Co Boysenberry yoghurt

  • 70g (¼ cup) slivered almonds, toasted or a couple of squares of chocolate, grated


Put the boysenberries in a small saucepan with the lemon zest and juice and sugar and bring up to a simmer, cook for a few minutes to dissolve the sugar. Add the cornflour slurry, cook until lightly thickened then set aside to cool.

When ready to serve put a small spoonful of compote into each glass or serving dish. Crumble in some of the meringues and add a dollop of yoghurt. Repeat once more. Scatter with almonds or grated chocolate to serve.

Serves 4 / prep time 10 minutes / cook time 5 minutes plus cooling time