Floating Island

[dmarch@islc.net]

Noticed they serve "floating islands" for dessert on the QM2. Used to be my favorite when I was a child. Anyone know how to make it.

[Shellbelle28]

Floating Island (Oeufs a la Neige)

A soft vanilla custard with floating clouds of meringue.

3 eggs
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups whole milk


Directions
1 Separate two of the eggs. In top of double boiler,
combine 1 whole egg and 2 yolks with sugar, salt and vanilla,
beating until smooth. Stir in milk and cook over simmering
water, stirring constantly. When custard thickens enough to
coat the back of a spoon, remove from heat. (Do not boil.
If custard should start to curdle, remove from heat and
beat vigorously until smooth.) Cool completely.
2 In a medium bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer
until stiff. Gradually beat in 4 tablespoons sugar. Pour
cooled custard into serving dish. Drop meringue by heaping
tablespoons onto custard to make islands. Chill before serving.

[dmarch@islc.net]

Thank you very much! Sounds hard...hope my wife can make it.