FLOATING ISLAND
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 8 servings, makes about 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large, wide saucepan, bring the milk and vanilla bean to a simmer.
- To make the meringues: In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar and continue beating until stiff but not dry. Scoop up several large serving spoonfuls and poach on the simmering milk, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on serving plate. Repeat until all the egg whites have been used.
- To make the creme Anglaise: in another large mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar until light and ribbon-y. Add the warm milk to the egg yolk mixture and return to the saucepan. Cook, over low heat, stirring constantly without letting it come to a boil, until mixture thickness and coats back of spoon. Strain and flavor with rum and vanilla extract. Ladle creme Anglaise around poached meringues.
- To make the Caramel: in a small saucepan, cook the remaining 1 cup sugar until caramelized, stirring constantly. Stir in the almonds. Turn off heat, being careful not to burn the caramel. Carefully spoon caramel over the meringue.
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xXRay157
xxray157@gmail.comThis is the worst floating island recipe I've ever tried. I would not recommend it to anyone.
Charl Cronje
c.c56@aol.comThis recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. Don't bother making it.
Richard Selover
r_selover@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly, but the floating island didn't turn out at all. I'm very disappointed.
Madgial Jarok
j.madgial@aol.comThe floating island was a bit too dense for my taste.
Noah Stevens
noahs46@gmail.comI would have liked the recipe to include more detailed instructions for making the meringue.
Oputa Primus
primus.o@yahoo.comThis was a fun recipe to try, but it's definitely not for beginners.
Faraz Khan009
farazkhan009@gmail.comI had some trouble getting the meringue to hold its shape, but the floating island still tasted good.
M khizar
m-k@gmail.comThis was a good recipe, but it was a lot of work. I'm not sure if I would make it again.
md tahimmia
md@yahoo.comThe meringue didn't turn out as fluffy as I would have liked, but the custard was delicious.
Saniya Acktar
sa11@hotmail.comThis floating island was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still a nice dessert.
Bobby Evans
e.bobby53@hotmail.comI was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not much of a baker, but it turned out great! The floating island was a hit at my dinner party.
Yahya Mohammed
yahyam@yahoo.comThe floating island turned out beautifully! It was the perfect ending to our holiday meal.
Asad NARU
asadnaru@hotmail.comI've never made a floating island before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise.
Patrik Umaerus
umaerus@gmail.comThis was a great dessert to make for a special occasion. It was elegant and impressive.
Muhammad Sajid malik
muhammads@yahoo.comMy family loved this floating island! They couldn't get enough of the delicious meringue and custard.
Minislam Mrskhan
minislammrskhan@gmail.comI love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and doesn't require any special ingredients.
Carrie Fox
carrie-fox44@yahoo.comThis was the best floating island I've ever had! The meringue was light and fluffy, and the custard was rich and creamy, just the way I like it.