Decorate with mint sprigs, if using, and eat immediately. For a lemon and blueberry mess, omit the mango and passion fruit, drizzle a teaspoon of lemon curd and sprinkle blueberries on each layer.

A splash of ginger cordial adds a twist to this classic Eton mess recipe. Each serving provides ... the remaining strawberries and a sprig of mint.

The true story of Eton Mess's origins includes variations on the standard strawberry, cream and meringue theme — one involving bananas. We have to admit, though, that a coffee and hazelnut twist on ...