Caramel Floating Island Recipe
Ingredients
| Eggs | 5 | |
| Sugar | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
| Milk | 3 Cup (48 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Vanilla | 1 1⁄2 Teaspoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 203 Calories from Fat 53
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6 g9%
Saturated Fat 2.5 g12.7%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 140.6 mg46.9%
Sodium 77.7 mg3.2%
Total Carbohydrates 32 g10.6%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 31.9 g
Protein 7 g13.3%
Vitamin A 4.8% Vitamin C
Calcium 11.3% Iron 3.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Gradually add the 1/3 cup sugar, beating till stiff peaks form.
In 10-inch skillet heat milk to 'simmering.
Drop meringue in 8 portions into milk; simmer, uncovered, till firm, about 5 minutes.
Lift from milk (reserve milk for custard); drain on paper toweling.
Chill.
Slightly beat egg yolks with remaining 2 eggs; add 1/2 cup sugar and dash salt.
Stir into reserved, slightly cooled milk.
Cook and stir over low heat till mixture coats a metal spoon.
Remove from heat; cool quickly in ice water.
Add vanilla.
Turn into serving bowl; chill.
Top with meringues.
Melt the remaining 1/4 cup sugar in small heavy skillet over low heat, stirring constantly, till golden brown.
Remove from heat.
Immediately drizzle syrup over meringues in a thin, threadlike pattern.
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