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Floating Islands

Name: Floating Islands
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 11 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 egg whites; 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) cream of tartar; 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar; 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) vanilla extract; 1/2 recipe Custard Sauce

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Preparation: 10 MIN
Cooking: 1 MIN
Servings: 6

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

Islands

3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) cream of tartar
1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar
1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) vanilla extract

1/2 recipe Custard Sauce

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Preparation

In a bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add the sugar slowly, beating until stiff peaks form. Add the vanilla.

Microwaved Method

Fill a microwave-safe dish with about 1/2 cm (1/4 inch) of water. Set aside.
Use 2 tablespoons to form an egg-shaped meringue and place it on the water. Repeat twice, leaving space between each meringue.
Microwave on high power for 20 to 30 seconds. Drain the islands on paper towels and repeat with the remaining meringue. Carefully transfer the islands to a plate. Refrigerate until completely cooled, about 20 minutes.

Stovetop Method

In a saucepan over medium heat, warm 500 ml (2 cups) of milk until barely simmering. Drop 3 meringues at a time into the milk. Poach gently for 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels and transfer to a plate. Refrigerate until completely cooled, about 20 minutes.
Serve with custard sauce. Top with caramelized pears.

Note

Cooking time will depend on the size of the meringues and the power rating of your microwave oven. If the meringues are overcooked, they will have a sulphur flavour.

Floating islands can be made several hours before serving. Refrigerate until use.

Use the warm milk to make the custard sauce.