Floating Islands with Spun Sugar

Poached meringues floating on creamy custard, decorated with delicate spun sugar balls for a classy, dreamy vegetarian dessert.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 473.4 kcals 2840.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 60.2 grams 361.2 grams
Fat 26.4 grams 158.4 grams
Protein 8.8 grams 52.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
Caster Sugar
For the crème anglaise
150
g
Caster Sugar
For the meringues
100
g
Caster Sugar
For the spun sugar
Dairy
300
ml
Whole Milk
For the crème anglaise
300
ml
Double Cream
For the crème anglaise
6
piece
Egg
Free-range, yolks only for crème anglaise
6
piece
Egg
Free-range, whites only for meringues

Steps

  • Simmer 300ml milk, 300ml cream, and vanilla paste in a large lidded pan.
  • Whisk egg whites to stiff peaks and gradually whisk in 150g sugar until glossy.
  • Poach six large meringue quenelles in the liquid for 10 minutes, flipping once.
  • Transfer cooked meringues to a wire rack to drain.
  • Sieve the poaching liquid into a large jug.
  • Whisk 6 yolks with 100g sugar, add warm milk, and thicken in a pan.
  • Melt 100g sugar to a dark caramel and flick over a greased rolling pin.
  • Serve meringues on a pool of custard and top with spun sugar balls.