FLOATING ISLANDS WITH LEMON-SCENTED CUSTARD SAUCE AND RASPBERRIES

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Floating Islands with Lemon-Scented Custard Sauce and Raspberries image

Provided by Jeanne Thiel Kelley

Categories     Mixer     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Mother's Day     Raspberry     Lemon     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Sauce:
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup whole milk
6 large egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
Meringue islands:
1/2 cup egg whites (about 4 large)
Pinch of salt
2/3 cup sugar
6 paper-thin lemon slices
2 6-ounce containers fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • For sauce:
  • Bring cream and milk to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Using whisk, beat egg yolks and sugar in medium bowl until light, about 2minutes. Gradually whisk hot cream mixture into yolks. Return mixture to saucepan and stir over medium-low heat until custard thickens and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across, about 3 minutes (do not boil). Pour custard into bowl. Stir in lemon juice and peel. Cool slightly, then chill uncovered until cold. do ahead Sauce can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.
  • For meringue islands:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter six 3/4-cup soufflé dishes and dust with sugar. Place on baking sheet. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites with pinch of salt in large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar. Continue beating until stiff and glossy. Divide meringue among prepared souffl dishes, mounding slightly. Bake until meringues puff and begin to brown lightly on top and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature, at least 20 minutes and up to 3 hours (meringues will deflate).
  • Divide custard sauce among 6 shallow soup bowls. Carefully run small sharp knife around edge of meringues to loosen, if necessary. Invert meringues, then turn top side up and place on sauce. Garnish with lemon slices and sprinkle with raspberries.

Pawan Hiru
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I would not recommend this dessert to anyone.


Tresha Miller
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This dessert was a lot of work, and it wasn't worth it.


Sig Emery
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The custard sauce was too runny.


James Gititi
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The floating islands were a bit too dense for my taste.


Luna Luna Al taki
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This was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


Tanjil sk00
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I would definitely recommend this dessert to anyone who loves custard or floating islands.


Daniel Williams
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This is a classic dessert that is always a crowd-pleaser.


Hector Sam
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I loved the contrast between the light and airy floating islands and the rich and creamy custard sauce.


Jasmi Karki
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Delicious!


Puzhra Abdilahi
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This was a very good dessert. The floating islands were light and airy, and the custard sauce was smooth and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Queen Gold
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This dessert was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The floating islands were light and fluffy, and the custard sauce was rich and creamy. I would make it again, but I would reduce the amount of sugar in the custard.


Fatima Tanoli
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This was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The floating islands were delicate and delicious, and the custard sauce was smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Tisha R
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I'm not a big fan of custard, but I loved this dessert! The floating islands were so light and airy, and the custard sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making this again.


Grace Blosom
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This was a fun and easy dessert to make. The kids loved helping me whip the egg whites. The finished product was light and fluffy, and the custard sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Erich Siedzikowski
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The custard was creamy and rich, and the floating islands were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Anna Wilkerson
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This dessert was a hit! The custard was smooth and flavorful, and the floating islands were light and airy. I added a bit of extra lemon zest to the custard, which gave it a nice citrusy flavor. I also used fresh raspberries, which added a pop of col