Floating Island with Strawberry Coulis and Summer Fruit

Delicate meringue islands served with a fresh strawberry and raspberry coulis, melons, and a zesty cream cheese quenelle.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 712 kcals 4272 kcals
Carbohydrates 127.6 grams 765.6 grams
Fat 17.6 grams 105.6 grams
Protein 10.8 grams 64.8 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
75
g
100
g
Caster Sugar
for caramel
Dairy
14.2
g
Butter
softened, for greasing
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
zest and a squeeze of juice
200
g
Strawberries
hulls removed, halved
150
g
Raspberries
for serving
16
piece
Strawberries
hulls removed, quartered
1
piece
Honeydew Melon
peeled, seeds removed, finely diced
1
piece
Cantaloupe Melon
peeled, seeds removed, finely diced
NutsSeeds
2
piece
Vanilla Pods
seeds scraped out
50
g
Pistachios
shells removed, finely chopped
Other
220
g

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Grease six dariole moulds with softened butter.
  • Combine cream cheese, icing sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice then chill.
  • Heat strawberries and raspberries in a pan for 5 minutes.
  • Add sugar and cook for 3 minutes until dissolved.
  • Blend the fruit until smooth, strain through a sieve, and chill.
  • Whisk egg whites to soft peaks, then add sugar and vanilla until stiff and glossy.
  • Melt sugar in a frying pan until it forms a caramel.
  • Pour caramel into each mould to coat the base and sides.
  • Pipe the meringue mixture into the prepared moulds.
  • Bake moulds in a bain-marie for 8 minutes until set.
  • Serve the islands over coulis with fresh fruit and cream cheese quenelles.