Those Cakes We Like … Are Getting Messy This Summer The author, recovering from an ankle injury, presents two easy summer dessert recipes, Eton Mess and Cream Horns, utilizing shortcuts for quick preparation. Eton Mess, a classic British dessert with a possibly apocryphal origin at Eton College, involves whipped cream, strawberries, and broken meringue. Cream Horns are made with puff pastry, jam, and whipped cream, with optional chocolate-dipped strawberries.

• The author is recovering from an ankle injury and shares two simple summer dessert recipes.
• Recipe 1: Eton Mess, a classic British dessert made with whipped cream, strawberries, and meringue, with a history linked to Eton College.
• Recipe 2: Cream Horns, made with puff pastry, strawberry jam, and whipped cream, with an optional chocolate-dipped strawberry topping.
• Both recipes emphasize shortcuts for ease and speed, suitable for summer enjoyment.
• The author provides detailed instructions, ingredient lists, and carbohydrate information for both recipes.
• Meringue for Eton Mess should ideally be made the day before.