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Floating Island (Oeufs a la Neige) Recipe | |
Dessert | |
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Ingredients:
3 eggs1/4 cup white sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups whole milk
Directions:
Directions1. 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. Makes 5 servings. Printed from Allrecipes, Submitted by Susan Williams | |