Grandma's Floating Island Pudding |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This simple and elegant dessert came from my Grandmother thirty years ago. My siblings and I loved it as kids and still do. It's sweet but not overly filling. If you scorch it - start over. Keeps well in refrigerator. Can be made day ahead. Ingredients:
2 cups milk |
4 tablespoons cornstarch |
2 egg whites |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1 pinch salt |
1 cup milk |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
2 egg yolks |
1/2 cup sugar |
Directions:
1. Island: Mix all ingredients thoroughly in saucepan and.
2. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until well thickened, 8-10 minutes.
3. Pour into four 6oz custard cups and.
4. seal with plastic wrap laid directly on pudding to prevent film from forming.
5. Refrigerate until cooled and set.
6. Topping: Mix all ingredients in saucepan and.
7. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, 8-10 minutes.
8. Pour into 2 cup measure and.
9. seal with plastic wrap laid directly on pudding to prevent film from forming.
10. Refrigerate until cooled.
11. To Serve: Insert table knife between Island and custard cup and run knife around cup to loosen.
12. Invert each Island on a serving plate and remove custard cup.
13. Pour 1/2 cup topping over Island- topping may be served warmed in microwave or chilled.
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