Orange and Coconut Floating Islands with Sesame Snaps

Poached meringues served on a warm orange and coconut sauce, garnished with crunchy homemade sesame snaps and fresh mint.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 845.2 kcals 845.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 82.3 grams 82.3 grams
Fat 51.5 grams 51.5 grams
Protein 14.8 grams 14.8 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
45
g
Sugar
For the islands
30
g
7.5
g
Sugar
For the sauce
Fruits
0.5
piece
Orange
Zest only
1
piece
Orange
Sliced for garnish
Liquids
200
ml
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Vanilla Pod
Seeds scraped out
1
bunch
Mint
Fresh, for garnish
Other
3
piece
Egg Whites
Free-range, whisked until stiff

Steps

  • Whisk the sugar and whisked egg whites in a large bowl for one minute.
  • Drop large spoonfuls of meringue onto simmering water in a frying pan.
  • Cover and poach the meringues for two minutes.
  • Melt brown sugar in a small pan until golden-brown and stir in sesame seeds.
  • Spread the sesame mixture flat onto baking paper and break into pieces once cooled.
  • Simmer vanilla seeds, coconut milk, orange zest, and sugar in a saucepan for five minutes.
  • Place orange slices in a bowl and pour the coconut sauce over them.
  • Top with meringues and garnish with sesame snaps and fresh mint.