Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 419kcal 20%
Fat 14g 21%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Carbohydrates 65g 21%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 60g 120%
Protein 7g 14%
Cholesterol 233mg 77%
Sodium 75mg 3%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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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 15m

Cook 45m

Total 1h

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.