Floating Islands Recipe

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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
307
Calories
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Ingredients:

  • 6 tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar, divided
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup water

Directions:

  1. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until soft peaks form; gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in almond extract.
  2. Heat 3 cups half-and-half in a large skillet to simmering. Shape 8 egg white islands using two spoons; scoop beaten whites onto one spoon and gently place other spoon on top to shape each island. Gently slide the islands into simmering half-and-half. Cook each island two minutes on each side or until slightly firm. Remove islands, and drain on paper towels. Set aside. Reserve half-and- half.
  3. Place yolks in top of a double boiler; beat until thick and lemon colored. Add 2/3 cup sugar and salt, beating well; place over boiling water. Add remaining half-and-half to reserved half-and- half; stir into egg yolk mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Let mixture cool slightly, and stir in vanilla. Chill.
  4. Sprinkle remaining sugar evenly in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet; place over medium heat. Caramelize sugar, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until light brown and melted. Remove from heat, and add water. Return to heat; cook slowly, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
  5. Spoon chilled custard into a serving bowl. Mound islands on top of custard; drizzle caramelized mixture over islands. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 306.77 Kcal (1284 kJ)
Calories from fat 155.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.27g 27%
Cholesterol 147.07mg 49%
Sodium 182.64mg 8%
Potassium 216.73mg 5%
Total Carbs 31.26g 10%
Sugars 25.62g 102%
Protein 8.57g 17%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 144.7mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 154.88 Kcal (648 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.72g 27%
Cholesterol 74.25mg 49%
Sodium 92.21mg 8%
Potassium 109.43mg 5%
Total Carbs 15.78g 10%
Sugars 12.94g 102%
Protein 4.32g 17%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 3%
Calcium 73mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.6
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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