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Ile Flottante
Ile flottante is a classic French dessert of poached meringue floating on vanilla custard with a delicate texture contrast.
Prep 20minCook 25min4 servings
ile flottantefloating island dessertfrench meringue dessertvanilla custardclassic french sweetpoached meringue
Instructions
- 1
Heat milk and combine with whisked yolks and sugar for custard base.
- 2
Cook gently to nappe consistency, then chill.
- 3
Whip whites with sugar to stiff peaks.
- 4
Spoon meringue into warm milk and poach 1 minute per side.
- 5
Pour custard into bowls, float meringue, and drizzle caramel.
Tips
Keep custard around 82-84C to avoid curdling.
Poach meringue immediately after whipping for best volume.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
230
kcal
Protein
9
g
Carbs
30
g
Fat
8
g
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2servings
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