Easy Eton mess

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 10-15 min

Cooking time: 10 min.

• 1 container (250 g) frozen mixed berries

• 15 ml (1 T) brandy

• 30 ml (2 T) sugar

• 1 container (250 ml) readymade custard

• 250 g mascarpone or cream cheese

• 6-8 bought meringues, roughly broken

• fresh berries (optional)

1 Bring the berries, brandy and sugar to the boil in a small saucepan. Simmer until the berries are soft and syrupy.

2 Mix the custard and mascarpone until smooth.

3 Layer the custard mixture, crushed meringues and berry mixture in small glasses, ending with meringue.

4 Chill until needed.

5 Garnish with fresh berries.

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