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Île Flottante

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Île Flottante is a classic French dessert made of soft poached meringue floating on silky vanilla custard and topped with caramel sauce. Light, elegant, and airy, it combines creamy and fluffy textures for a refined yet simple dessert experience.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Poaching and Custard Cooking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 large egg whites
  • 50 g granulated sugar (for meringue)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 500 ml whole milk
  • 50 g granulated sugar (for custard)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Whisk egg whites with a pinch of salt until foamy.
  2. Gradually add 50 g sugar and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  3. Heat milk in a saucepan over low heat until hot but not boiling.
  4. Spoon meringue into the warm milk and poach for about 1 minute per side, then remove and set aside.
  5. Whisk egg yolks with 50 g sugar until pale and creamy.
  6. Slowly add warm milk while whisking to temper the mixture.
  7. Return mixture to saucepan and cook gently, stirring constantly until slightly thickened (do not boil).
  8. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  9. Pour custard into serving dishes and let cool.
  10. Place poached meringue on top and drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.

Notes

  • Do not let the custard boil or it may curdle.
  • Ensure egg whites are whipped to stiff peaks for stable meringue.
  • Poach meringue gently to avoid breaking.
  • Custard can be made ahead and chilled for better flavor.
  • Caramel sauce should be added just before serving.

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