Strawberry Floating Island Recipe
Ingredients
| Egg whites | 2 | |
| Salt | 1 Dash | |
| Sugar | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Milk | 3 Cup (48 tbs) | |
| Eggs | 3 | |
| Egg yolks | 2 | |
| Sugar | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1 Dash | |
| Vanilla | 1 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Hulled strawberries | 2 Cup (32 tbs) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 275 Calories from Fat 69
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8 g11.8%
Saturated Fat 3.4 g16.8%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 178.7 mg59.6%
Sodium 247.5 mg10.3%
Total Carbohydrates 37 g12.2%
Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4.7%
Sugars 34.7 g
Protein 16 g31.6%
Vitamin A 6.3% Vitamin C 57.3%
Calcium 16.3% Iron 4.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating till stiff peaks form.
In skillet, heat 3 cups milk to simmering.
Drop meringue in by tablespoons to make 6 meringues.
Cook slowly, uncovered, till firm, about 5 minutes.
Lift from milk (reserve milk for the custard); drain on paper towels.
Custard: Beat eggs and yolks slightly; add 1/2 cup sugar and dash salt.
Stir in 3 cups slightly cooled milk (from meringues plus extra if needed).
Cook in double boiler over hot, not boiling water, stirring constantly till mixture coats metal spoon.
At once, remove from heat; cool slightly.
Add vanilla.
Place strawberries in serving dish; pour custard over.
Top with meringues.
Chill.
Garnish with more berries.
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