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Île Flottante (French Floating Meringues With Crème Anglaise)

Name: Île Flottante (French Floating Meringues With Crème Anglaise)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 large egg whites (210g); 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume; 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar; Nonstick cooking spray; 1 quart (1L) crème anglaise (this is double the linked recipe; see note); To Garnish (optional):; Chopped, toasted nuts, such as pistachios, almonds, or hazelnuts; Chopped candied or preserved fruit; Crushed cookies, such as amarettiChopped almond praline Caramel or spun sugar (see linked recipe for tips)

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

45m

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This Île Flottante recipe features light and fluffy meringues floating on a bed of creamy crème anglaise. Topped with chopped nuts, fruits, or cookies, this French dessert is a delicate and elegant treat. Perfect for impressing dinner guests or satisfying a sweet tooth.

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6 large egg whites (210g)

1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume

2 cups (400g) granulated sugar

Nonstick cooking spray

1 quart (1L) crème anglaise (this is double the linked recipe; see note)

Chopped, toasted nuts, such as pistachios, almonds, or hazelnuts

Chopped candied or preserved fruit

Crushed cookies, such as amarettiChopped almond praline Caramel or spun sugar (see linked recipe for tips)

Île Flottante (French Floating Meringues With Crème Anglaise)

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Île Flottante (French Floating Meringues With Crème Anglaise)

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To Garnish (optional)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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