{"id":50160,"date":"2026-05-08T11:31:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T11:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agooka.com\/news\/usa\/i-made-the-dessert-meghan-markle-named-after-her-daughter-its-perfect-for-mothers-day\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T11:31:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T11:31:12","slug":"i-made-the-dessert-meghan-markle-named-after-her-daughter-its-perfect-for-mothers-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agooka.com\/news\/usa\/i-made-the-dessert-meghan-markle-named-after-her-daughter-its-perfect-for-mothers-day\/","title":{"rendered":"I made the dessert Meghan Markle named after her daughter. It&#8217;s perfect for Mother&#8217;s Day."},"content":{"rendered":"<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/680be2f83fe8d3928364225e?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Meghan Markle making cookies.\"\/><figcaption>Meghan Markle named her Chantilly Lili dessert after her daughter, Princess Lilibet.<\/p>\n<p>Jake Rosenberg \/ Netflix<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Meghan Markle has a banana pudding recipe named after her daughter, Princess Lilibet.<\/li>\n<li>It features a twist on the Southern dessert with macerated strawberries and crumbled vanilla wafers.<\/li>\n<li>The dessert is delicious and beautiful. I think it&#039;s perfect for Mother&#039;s Day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What does a weekend living like Meghan Markle look like?<\/p>\n<p>There were endless flowers \u2014 in the bouquets, in ice cubes, on top of avocado toast \u2014 and lots of chopping for her beloved crudit\u00e9 platter and a surprisingly labor-intensive spring pasta salad.<\/p>\n<p>But my favorite part of the weekend was whipping up Meghan&#039;s recipe for Chantilly Lili, a light and beautiful dessert that seems made for Mother&#039;s Day.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#039;s how to make it.<\/p>\n<p>Meghan Markle named the Chantilly Lili dessert after her daughter, Princess Lilibet.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/639a456227c0a700193e31ac?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Lilibet, and Archie walk together.\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Netflix<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The recipe, shared on The New York Times, is inspired by a banana pudding that Meghan&#039;s grandmother used to make.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Grandma Jeanette would have used instant,&quot; Meghan told the Times as she whipped up the homemade vanilla pudding for the base. &quot;But she would have loved this.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Meghan puts her own spin on the classic Southern dessert, including macerating the strawberries with lemon zest and juice and using finely-crushed vanilla wafers instead of whole cookies.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;I know some people will be upset that I took out the wafers, but I like them crumbled on top,&quot; she added.<\/p>\n<p>Meghan&#039;s recipe features homemade pudding and Chantilly cream, plus a banana and strawberries.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/680be3abc6ad288d147f3693?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Ingredients for Meghan Markle&#039;s Chantilly Lily\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Anneta Konstantinides\/Business Insider<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>To make the homemade vanilla pudding, which serves six, you&#039;ll need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 tablespoons of cornstarch<\/li>\n<li>2 cups of whole milk<\/li>\n<li>\u2153 cup of sugar<\/li>\n<li>3 large egg yolks<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon of cold, unsalted butter<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon of vanilla paste or extract<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon of fine salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>To make the Chantilly cream, you&#039;ll need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00be cup of heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon of sugar<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon of vanilla paste or extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For the assembly, you&#039;ll need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>8 ounces of strawberries, sliced<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon of sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 lemon<\/li>\n<li>1 ripe banana<\/li>\n<li>4 vanilla wafers, finely crushed<\/li>\n<li>6 mint leaves, for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I made the vanilla pudding the day before I planned to serve Meghan&#039;s dessert.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/680be3c0c6ad288d147f369e?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Making the pudding for Meghan Markle&#039;s Chantilly Lily\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Anneta Konstantinides\/Business Insider<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The pudding needs to chill for at least two hours, but you can keep it in the fridge for up to two days before serving. I let mine sit overnight.<\/p>\n<p>Per the recipe, I began by adding the cornstarch and \u00bc cup of whole milk into a small bowl. I whisked my ingredients together until the mixture was smooth.<\/p>\n<p>I added the sugar, yolks, and remaining milk in a saucepan, then threw in the cornstarch mixture.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/680be3f6c6ad288d147f36aa?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Making the pudding for Meghan Markle&#039;s Chantilly Lily\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Anneta Konstantinides\/Business Insider<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I separated the eggs over a bowl, throwing the yolks into the saucepan before adding the sugar and 1 \u00be cups of milk.<\/p>\n<p>I whisked the cornstarch mixture again, then whisked it into the saucepan.<\/p>\n<p>I set my saucepan over medium heat, continuously whisking it while waiting for the pudding to thicken.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/680be410a466d2b74ab43a62?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Whisking pudding on the stove for Meghan Markle&#039;s Chantilly Lily\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Anneta Konstantinides\/Business Insider<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Meghan says this step will take about five to seven minutes. You&#039;ll know it&#039;s ready when the pudding starts to bubble.<\/p>\n<p>My pudding began to bubble at the five-minute mark.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/680be425a466d2b74ab43a6a?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Pudding boiling on the stove for Meghan Markle&#039;s Chantilly Lily\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Anneta Konstantinides\/Business Insider<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I allowed the pudding to boil gently while whisking for another two minutes.<\/p>\n<p>After two more minutes of whisking, I transferred the mixture to a bowl and added the remaining ingredients.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/680be43f3fe8d392836422ad?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Adding vanilla to the pudding for Meghan Markle&#039;s Chantilly Lily\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Anneta Konstantinides\/Business Insider<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I whisked in the butter, vanilla, and salt, continuing to mix until the butter had melted.<\/p>\n<p>Then, I covered my pudding and placed it in the fridge to chill overnight.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/680be4563fe8d392836422b4?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Covering the pudding with plastic wrap for Meghan Markle&#039;s Chantilly Lily\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Anneta Konstantinides\/Business Insider<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Meghan&#039;s recipe recommends pressing plastic wrap directly against the surface of the pudding while you allow it to chill.<\/p>\n<p>The following day, I prepared my strawberries about half an hour before serving.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/680be4713fe8d392836422bc?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Sliced strawberries for Meghan Markle&#039;s Chantilly Lily\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Anneta Konstantinides\/Business Insider<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I sliced all my strawberries and threw them into a bowl with the tablespoon of sugar, gently stirring them together.<\/p>\n<p>I zested half a lemon over the strawberries and squeezed some of its juice on top.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/680be489a466d2b74ab43a85?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Macerating strawberries for Meghan Markle&#039;s Chantilly Lily\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Anneta Konstantinides\/Business Insider<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The recipe specifies using a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice, but I just eyeballed it.<\/p>\n<p>After mixing everything together, Meghan recommends tasting the strawberries to see if they need more sugar. I added a sprinkle more for extra sweetness and set the bowl to the side for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>This process, known as maceration, allows the strawberries to soften and sweeten \u2014 just make sure to keep them at room temperature.<\/p>\n<p>Then I began making the Chantilly cream.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/680be4a2a466d2b74ab43a91?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Making fresh whipped cream for Meghan Markle&#039;s Chantilly Lily\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Anneta Konstantinides\/Business Insider<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I added the heavy cream to a bowl and whisked until soft peaks formed. Meghan says you can do this by hand or with an electric mixer. I opted for the latter.<\/p>\n<p>I added the sugar and vanilla once I saw the soft peaks, then kept whisking until medium peaks formed in the whipped cream.<\/p>\n<p>I took my chilled pudding out of the fridge and whisked it until the texture was smooth and airy.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/680be4be3fe8d392836422d3?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Rewhisking the pudding for Meghan Markle&#039;s Chantilly Lily\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Anneta Konstantinides\/Business Insider<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It was time to assemble!<\/p>\n<p>I added a spoonful of pudding into each of my six serving glasses.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/680be4daa466d2b74ab43aa8?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Adding pudding to dessert cups for Meghan Markle&#039;s Chantilly Lily\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Anneta Konstantinides\/Business Insider<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I used an ice cream scoop for this step, making sure to spread the pudding so the bottom of each glass was covered.<\/p>\n<p>I cut my banana into thin slices and equally distributed the pieces across my serving glasses.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/680be4fa3fe8d392836422ed?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Making Meghan Markle&#039;s Chantilly Lily cups\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Anneta Konstantinides\/Business Insider<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Then, I added a spoonful of pudding on top, creating a new layer in each glass.<\/p>\n<p>I placed some of the macerated strawberries on top of the new pudding layer, making sure not to include the leftover juices.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/680be50f3fe8d392836422f4?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Making Meghan Markle&#039;s Chantilly Lily cups\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Anneta Konstantinides\/Business Insider<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The recipe says you should use about two-thirds of the strawberries for this step.<\/p>\n<p>I covered the strawberries with my remaining pudding, then added the fresh Chantilly cream.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/680be61cc6ad288d147f3760?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Meghan Markle&#039;s Chantilly Lily\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Anneta Konstantinides\/Business Insider<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I topped each serving cup with the remaining strawberries, sprinkled on some crumbs from my vanilla wafers, and added a mint leaf for garnish.<\/p>\n<p>Meghan&#039;s dessert has a beautiful presentation.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/680be6323fe8d3928364234c?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Meghan Markle&#039;s Chantilly Lily\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Anneta Konstantinides\/Business Insider<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The bright bursts of color from the strawberries and mint garnish give the dessert a cheerful feel, and the overall presentation is quite elegant.<\/p>\n<p>It&#039;s a dessert that would fit right in at a fancy brunch, but doesn&#039;t require expensive ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>I would make Meghan&#039;s Chantilly Lili again, especially for Mother&#039;s Day.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/680be65c3fe8d3928364235f?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Meghan Markle&#039;s Chantilly Lily\"\/><figcaption>\n<p>Anneta Konstantinides\/Business Insider<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These lovely little cups are so delicious. The vanilla pudding is light and airy, with just the right amount of sweetness, and the macerated strawberries give a pop of zing to add depth and interest.<\/p>\n<p>I ended up topping mine with more cookie crumbs and might try this again with a few whole wafers for extra crunch, but overall, I was really impressed with Meghan&#039;s dessert.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#039;re looking for a recipe that will make your mom feel special on Mother&#039;s Day, Meghan&#039;s Chantilly Lili definitely takes the cake \u2014 or should I say pudding.<\/p>\n<p>Read the original article on Business Insider<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meghan Markle named her Chantilly Lili dessert after her daughter, Princess Lilibet. Jake Rosenberg \/ Netflix Meghan Markle has a banana pudding recipe named after her daughter, Princess Lilibet. It features a twist on the Southern dessert with macerated strawberries and crumbled vanilla wafers. The dessert is delicious and beautiful. 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