Mango and Coconut Iles Flottante

Exotic meringues poached in coconut milk and cream, served with mango custard, toasted coconut, and spun caramel.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 627.6 kcals 2510.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 83.2 grams 332.6 grams
Fat 28.1 grams 112.5 grams
Protein 10.7 grams 42.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
Caster Sugar
For the meringue mixture
100
g
Caster Sugar
For the caramel topping
40
g
Caster Sugar
For the custard
Dairy
150
ml
Milk
For poaching
150
ml
Double Cream
For poaching
4
piece
Egg Yolks
Free-range
Fruits
0.5
piece
Coconut
Flesh used for toasted shavings
1
piece
Mango
Peeled and finely chopped
Liquids
NutsSeeds
0.5
piece
Vanilla Pod
Split and seeds scraped
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
For oiling spoons
Other
4
piece
Egg Whites
Free-range

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Whisk egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually whisk in 100g of sugar.
  • Continue whisking until the mixture is stiff and glossy.
  • Simmer milk, cream, and vanilla seeds in a lidded saucepan.
  • Shape meringue quenelles using oiled spoons and place them into the simmering milk.
  • Cover and poach for 4 to 5 minutes until cooked through.
  • Transfer meringues to kitchen paper using a slotted spoon.
  • Heat 100g of sugar in a frying pan until it turns pale golden-brown.
  • Dip the pan base into cold water to stop the caramel cooking.
  • Toast coconut shavings in the oven for 3 to 4 minutes until golden.
  • Strain the poaching milk into a clean pan and add coconut liqueur.
  • Whisk egg yolks and 40g sugar, then combine with the hot milk mixture.
  • Add mango and stir over low heat until the custard thickens.
  • Pour custard into bowls, top with meringue, coconut, and drizzled caramel strands.