A soft vanilla custard with floating clouds of poached meringue.
Provided by SUE WILLIAMS
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 1h50m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Separate two of the eggs. In top of double boiler, combine 1 whole egg and 2 yolks with 1/4 cup sugar and the salt, whisking until smooth. Whisk in the milk and cook over simmering water, stirring constantly with a spatula or wooden spoon. When the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, remove it from the heat. (Do not boil. If custard should start to curdle, remove from heat and beat vigorously until smooth.) Pour the custard through a strainer into a bowl and stir in the vanilla extract. Cool and refrigerate.
- In a heat-proof bowl, lightly whisk the 2 egg whites with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, just enough to dissolve the sugar. Place the bowl on top of a pot of simmering water and stir constantly until the temperature of the whites reaches 145 degrees F (63 C) or hotter. Immediately remove the bowl from the heat, and use an electric mixer to beat the warm egg whites until they form stiff, glossy peaks.
- Pour the chilled custard into a serving dish. Drop the meringue by heaping tablespoons onto the custard to make islands. Chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 118.3 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 234.7 mg, Sugar 23.6 g
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Boss Girl
[email protected]One star. This recipe is the worst.
Virge Virge
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. I would not recommend it.
Donald Laughlin
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my floating islands didn't look anything like the pictures. They were more like scrambled eggs.
Asharz Lia
[email protected]This recipe is missing some important steps. It doesn't say how long to poach the meringues or how to make the caramel.
Jahaida Cabrera
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my floating islands turned out flat and dense.
Arts with Hearts
[email protected]This dessert was a lot of work, and it didn't turn out as well as I had hoped.
Anthony Chance
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the meringue to poach properly. Mine ended up being a bit too runny.
Tohu Tarus
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less sugar next time.
md iqbal hossin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meringue, but I really enjoyed this dessert. The custard was so good that it made up for the meringue.
Gloria Zembeta
[email protected]This is a really fun and unique dessert to make. It's sure to impress your guests.
RG Phan Tom
[email protected]I love the contrast between the light and fluffy meringue and the rich and creamy custard. It's a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Nirmala Monger
[email protected]This dessert is absolutely beautiful and tastes just as good as it looks! I highly recommend it.
Ramdhyan Sahani
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The floating islands were light and airy, and the custard was rich and creamy.
DINODO GAMER
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a stunning and delicious dessert that's perfect for a special occasion.
Ajaz Khar
[email protected]I've made this dessert several times now and it's always a hit! My friends and family love the unique presentation and the delicious taste.
tyler caplinger
[email protected]This was my first time making Floating Island and it turned out amazing! The meringue was light and fluffy, and the custard was creamy and flavorful.