Floating Islands
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Preparation : 25 min
Cooking : 20 min
Total time : 45 min Rest : 0 min
6 people
1 vanilla pod
500 ml semi-skimmed milk
6 egg yolks
60 g sugar
100 ml of caramel sauce
6 egg white
1 pinch salt
60 g sugar
Associated products
Tips
For firmer egg whites, poach the quenelles in a pan of simmering water, 30 seconds on both sides.
RECIPE STEPS
1
Fit the whisk in a spotlessly clean and dry metal bowl.
2
Pour the egg whites into the bowl and add a pinch of salt.
Remove the cap from the lid and run the program.
When small peaks start to form, add the sugar through the opening
- 1 pinch salt
- 60 g sugar
Beaten egg whites
05:00 / 5 / __°C
3
Remove the egg whites from the bowl, shape into quenelles and place in the steamer basket, lined with baking paper.
4
Split the vanilla pod in half, collect the seeds and then pour all the custard ingredients into the metal bowl.
Run the program.
Fit the steamer basket and cook the egg white quenelles at the same time as the custard.
- 1 vanilla pod
- 6 egg yolks
- 60 g sugar
- 500 ml semi-skimmed milk
Expert
10:00 / 4 / 82°C
5
Pour the custard into bowls, place the egg whites on top, drizzle with caramel, and serve with almond tuiles.
- 100 ml of caramel sauce
© photos Sandra Mahut © 2014 Hachette Livre (Marabout)
2 comments
MariposaZ
I am confused... when do I need to steam the egg whites? how many minutes? before or after making the custard?
Response from the Magimix team:
The egg whites should be steamed for 4-5 minutes directly after making the custard. We’ll make sure to clarify the timing in the recipe. Thank you for bringing this to our attention!
very confusingly written.