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Eton Mess Freakshakes

July 8, 2016 by Katie Bryson

Eton Mess Freakshakes on feedingboys.co.uk

Is a freakshake a dessert or a drink? Well I think it’s safe to say that my version ticks both boxes. The Eton Mess topper is perfectly contained in a meringue shell, so you can lift it up and scoff it, then stick a straw in the milkshake to wash it all down. Yummers. Whack a bit of Wimbledon on to celebrate.

I also  think it would make a fun dessert for a summer party. You could make the individual Eton Messes in advance and keep them in the fridge, and then quickly whizz up the simple milkshake in your blender when you’re ready to serve.

Eton Mess Freakshakes on feedingboys.co.uk

I’ve been seeing these freaky deaky milkshakes all over the internet, and have been in awe of the tower-like stacks of doughnuts and cakes adorning jars of thick shakes. So I really wanted to try making my own version. My friend suggested a strawberries and cream theme to coincide with Wimbledon, so I took that one step further for a riff on the archetypal British dessert.

It’s not your everyday kinda milkshake, it’s super super indulgent so best reserved for special occasions. I’ve used a couple of large dollops of clotted cream to make the Eton Mess filling to totally luxe it up. A little zest of lemon cuts through it though so it’s not too sickly.

Eton Mess Freakshakes

Makes 2
Prep time: 10 mins

For the Eton Mess topping
60g strawberries, finely chopped
10g meringue, crushed
a little lemon zest, to taste
2 heaped tablespoons clotted cream

For the milkshake
150g strawberries
2 scoops vanilla ice-cream
400ml milk
Strawberry dessert sauce to serve (I used Clarks Dessert Topping)

Method

  1. Combine the Eton Mess ingredients in a bowl and mix lightly until well combined – check the amount of lemon zest and adjust according to your taste.

2. Spoon it between two meringue nests and then chill until ready to use

3. To make the milkshakes whizz up the strawberries, ice-cream and milk in a blender. If you want it thicker just add more ice-cream.

4. When you’re ready to serve, drizzle the strawberry dessert sauce down the insides of the glasses you’re going to serve them in – the jam jar style glasses with handles work perfectly and you can buy them EVERYWHERE these days! Then pour the milkshake in and top with an Eton Mess meringue nest and serve!

Eton Mess Freakshakes on feedingboys.co.uk

Which blender?

I used my Optimum Froothie 9400 power blender for a perfectly smooth and frothy milkshake… can’t recommend them highly enough, so much so that i’m an ambassador for them so do click on the link if you fancy buying one!

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Comments

  1. samantha rickelton says

    July 8, 2016 at 9:56 am

    Wow these look wonderful. I am not sure the freakshake trend is for me – far too much over indulgence that I fear I may be sick. HOWEVER I am tempted by these, especially when watching Wimbledon!

    • Katie Bryson says

      July 8, 2016 at 5:25 pm

      They’re not quite as crazy as some of the freakshakes i’ve seen, which I have to agree I couldn’t handle either! Mine’s a pudding with a matching drink really 🙂

  2. Rosemary Hamilton says

    July 8, 2016 at 9:09 pm

    What a great idea, could try them when the children come!

    • Katie Bryson says

      July 9, 2016 at 9:02 am

      I’m sure they would love that mum!

  3. Kavey says

    July 9, 2016 at 8:54 am

    I do love the term freakshake, I’ve only come across it recently, makes me think of haunted house attractions in funfairs, no idea why. I love Eton Mess flavours so I know I’d love this!

    • Katie Bryson says

      July 9, 2016 at 9:03 am

      I know what you mean Kavey… it’s a crazy craze! I’ve tried to make my recipe more fruity than sugary…. hate things that are sickly sweet…

  4. janie says

    July 9, 2016 at 10:21 am

    Blimey! They looks insanely good – you are such a tease Katie!!!
    Janie x

    • Katie Bryson says

      July 11, 2016 at 10:55 am

      I try my best Janie! xx

  5. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

    July 9, 2016 at 11:50 am

    Eton mess is basically my favourite dessert ever, so these look right up my street! They sound sinfully delicious 😀

    • Katie Bryson says

      July 11, 2016 at 10:56 am

      A little of what you fancy, and all that Becca! xxx

  6. Rebecca Beesley says

    July 10, 2016 at 8:36 pm

    ooh i love this idea – what a fab recipe to try out! x

    • Katie Bryson says

      July 11, 2016 at 10:56 am

      Thanks Rebecca, it’s super easy too!

  7. Laura@howtocookgoodfood says

    July 11, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    Wow this looks amazing and I think the falvours of Eton Mess make it a rreal winner of a freakshake, so tempted by this!

    • Katie Bryson says

      July 13, 2016 at 5:41 pm

      It’s got to be done really Laura…

  8. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    July 11, 2016 at 5:04 pm

    I love the crazy milkshake trend that is going on at the moment. I haven’t tried any of them myself yet, but this looks like a great place to start!

    • Katie Bryson says

      July 13, 2016 at 5:41 pm

      I think you ought to Dannii….

  9. Katie @ Katiecakes says

    July 11, 2016 at 8:20 pm

    Argh, they sounds great!! I’m desperate to give this whole freakshake trend a whirl!

    I’m not the biggest milkshake fan but I’m sure I could be forced to battle one of these down 😉

    Katie xoxo

    • Katie Bryson says

      July 13, 2016 at 5:42 pm

      I”m not huge on milkshakes either tbh, but if it’s the same flavour as one of my fave desserts then i’m all in!!!!

  10. Cathy @ Planet Veggie says

    July 15, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    I keep seeing freakshakes all over the internet too. I am trying to resist but this is not helping!

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