FLOATING ISLAND
Categories Mixer Egg Nut Dessert Bake Almond Winter Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/2 cup water in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high and boil without stirring until syrup turns deep amber, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in 2 cups water (mixture will bubble vigorously). Stir over high heat until any hard caramel bits dissolve. Boil until syrup is reduced to 1 cup, about 15 minutes. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter rimmed baking sheet. Toss almonds with 2 tablespoons caramel syrup in bowl to coat. Spread almond mixture on prepared sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Cool. Maintain oven temperature. (Caramel syrup and almond mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and store at room temperature.)
- Spray 9x5x3-inch loaf pan with nonstick vegetable oil spray. Coat pan lightly with sugar. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites on high speed in large bowl to soft peaks. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar. Beat until stiff and glossy. Transfer meringue to prepared pan. Bake until top is puffed and golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Turn meringue out onto lightly oiled baking sheet. Let stand 15 minutes. Using serrated knife, cut meringue into 1-inch-thick slices.
- Spoon Vanilla Custard Sauce onto plates. Top with meringue slice, then drizzle with caramel sauce. Sprinkle with caramelized almonds and serve.
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Khifayet Ullah
khifayet_ullah@yahoo.comOverall, I thought this was a good recipe. The floating islands were light and fluffy, and the custard sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely make it again.
Shivan Ahmed
ahmed-shivan21@aol.comThis dessert is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think I could fix that by reducing the amount of sugar in the meringue.
Jonathon Brim
brimj@yahoo.comI'm definitely going to try this recipe again. I think I might add some fresh berries to the custard sauce next time.
Sampath Danushka
ds@hotmail.comThis is a great dessert for a special occasion. It's sure to make a statement.
Silent Wanderer
wanderer-s@yahoo.comI love the contrast between the light and airy meringue islands and the rich and creamy custard sauce.
Ikram Zaheer ahmed
ahmed-i77@hotmail.comThis dessert is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's sure to impress your guests.
Rubel Hossein
rubel_hossein@hotmail.comI've never had floating island before, but I'm glad I tried it. It's a unique and delicious dessert.
Malki Senara
smalki@aol.comThis is a classic dessert that never goes out of style. It's always a hit at parties.
Mrmalik Syco
s-mrmalik4@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of meringue, but I really enjoyed this dessert. The custard sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Hridoy Hossan
hridoy_h21@hotmail.co.ukThis was a fun and easy dessert to make. My kids loved helping me whip up the meringue.
Swanky Pebbles
pebblesswanky@aol.comYum!
Nyazrind Rind
r-n46@yahoo.comThis dessert is so elegant and impressive, but it's actually quite easy to make. I'm definitely going to make it again.
ashraf barat
ashraf-b13@hotmail.comI had a hard time getting the meringue islands to hold their shape. They kept collapsing. Not sure what I did wrong.
MD SaikotH Dhali
mdhali83@hotmail.comThe floating island was a bit too sweet for my taste, but other than that, it was a good dessert. The meringue islands were light and airy, and the custard sauce was creamy and smooth.
par vin
par46@hotmail.frThis was my first time making floating island, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dessert was delicious. My family loved it!
Pyae Pyae
p.pyae@gmail.comI've made this floating island dessert several times now, and it's always a hit. The meringue islands are so easy to make, and the custard sauce is rich and flavorful. It's a great dessert for any occasion.
Wizzy
wizzy@hotmail.co.ukThis floating island recipe was a delightful surprise! The delicate meringue islands were light and fluffy, and the creamy custard sauce was the perfect complement. I topped mine with fresh berries, and it was an absolute treat. Highly recommend!