Îles flottantes

Name: Îles flottantes
Yield: Serves 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups whole milk (about 450 ml); 6 egg yolks; 1/3 cup sugar (about 80 grams); 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch; 6 egg whites; 1/3 cup powdered sugar (about 50 grams); 1 pinch salt; Gold sparkling sugar; Caramel sauce

La fabrique d’Aurore @lafabriquedaurore

My île flottante lets me escape—a cloud floating in this custard sauce. One bite and I’m on a deserted island.

La fabrique d’Aurore @lafabriquedaurore

My île flottante lets me escape—a cloud floating in this custard sauce. One bite and I’m on a deserted island.

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Ingredients

Serves 4 servings

Custard Sauce
1 3/4 cupswhole milk (about 450 ml)
6egg yolks
1/3 cupsugar (about 80 grams)
1 tablespoonvanilla extract
1/2 teaspooncornstarch
Meringue
6egg whites
1/3 cuppowdered sugar (about 50 grams)
1 pinchsalt
Decoration
Gold sparkling sugar
Caramel sauce

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Steps

1

For the custard sauce: Add the egg yolks, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and cornstarch to a saucepan. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Then blend the mixture for 10 seconds. Transfer the custard to a bowl and set aside.
2

For the meringue: In a bowl, add the egg whites, powdered sugar, and salt. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. (The meringue does not need to be cooked.)
3

Pour the cooled custard sauce into serving dishes. Shape the meringue into islands and place them on top of the custard. Drizzle with caramel sauce. Sprinkle with gold sparkling sugar. Chill until ready to serve.

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La fabrique d’Aurore @lafabriquedaurore

Published in the US on August 07, 2025 14:01

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