Almond Floating Islands With Custard Sauce Food

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ISLE FLOTTANTE (BAREFOOT CONTESSA) (FLOATING ISLAND) INA GARTEN



Isle Flottante (Barefoot Contessa) (Floating Island) Ina Garten image

I watched Ina make this on T.V. and it looks so pretty and good. I have not made this yet, but when I do I'll make sure to post a photo. The meringues are supposed to be soft.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 cup water, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups sliced almonds
8 extra large egg whites, at room temperature
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
4 extra-large egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 3/4 cups scalded milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons cognac
1/2 vanilla bean, seeds of (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • FOR THE CARAMEL: Heat 1 1/2 cup of the sugar and 1/2 cup of the water in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan until the sugar dissolves. Cook over medium heat until the syrup turns a warm caramel color. Don't stir, just swirl it in the pan.
  • Turn off the heat, add 1/2 cup water and 1/2 teaspoons of the vanilla; be careful, the syrup will bubble violently.
  • Stir and cook over high heat until the caramel reaches 230 degrees F. (thread stage) on a candy thermometer. Set aside.
  • FOR THE PRALINE: Combine the almonds with 1/4 cup of the caramel and spread them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the almonds are lightly browned.
  • Allow to cool at room temperature and then break up in pieces.
  • Lower the oven to 250°F Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper.
  • FOR THE MERINGUES: Beat the egg whites, salt and cream of tartar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on medium speed until frothy.
  • Turn the mixer on high speed and add the remaining 1 cup of sugar. Beat until the egg whites are very stiff and glossy.
  • Whisk in the remaining teaspoon of vanilla. With dessert spoons place 12 mounds of meringue on parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  • FOR THE CREME ANGLAISE:.
  • Beat the egg yolks and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium-high speed for 3 minutes, or until very thick. Reduce to low speed, and add the cornstarch.
  • With the mixer still on low, slowly pour the hot milk into the eggs. Pour the custard mixture into a saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until thickened. The custard will coat the spoon like heavy cream. Don't cook it above 180F or the eggs will scramble!
  • Pour the sauce through a fine strainer, add the vanilla extract, Cognac, and vanilla seeds, if using, and chill.
  • FOR SERVING: Pour creme anglaise on the bottom of individual plates. Place a meringue on top of each serving, drizzle with caramel sauce, sprinkle with praline, and serve.
  • To make a day or two ahead, leave the caramel and praline at room temperature and refrigerate the creme anglaise. Bake the meringues before guests arrive and assemble the desserts just before serving.

GRANDMA'S FLOATING ISLAND PUDDING



Grandma's Floating Island Pudding image

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.

Provided by sugarpea

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • Island: Mix all ingredients thoroughly in saucepan and.
  • cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until well thickened, 8-10 minutes.
  • Pour into four 6oz custard cups and.
  • seal with plastic wrap laid directly on pudding to prevent film from forming.
  • Refrigerate until cooled and set.
  • Topping: Mix all ingredients in saucepan and.
  • cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, 8-10 minutes.
  • Pour into 2 cup measure and.
  • seal with plastic wrap laid directly on pudding to prevent film from forming.
  • Refrigerate until cooled.
  • To Serve: Insert table knife between Island and custard cup and run knife around cup to loosen.
  • Invert each Island on a serving plate and remove custard cup.
  • Pour 1/2 cup topping over Island- topping may be served warmed in microwave or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.6, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 120, Sodium 160.4, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 31.4, Protein 9

FLOATING ISLAND



Floating Island image

Categories     Mixer     Egg     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Almond     Winter     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup (about 3 ounces) sliced almonds
6 large egg whites
Vanilla Custard Sauce

Steps:

  • Stir 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/2 cup water in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high and boil without stirring until syrup turns deep amber, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in 2 cups water (mixture will bubble vigorously). Stir over high heat until any hard caramel bits dissolve. Boil until syrup is reduced to 1 cup, about 15 minutes. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter rimmed baking sheet. Toss almonds with 2 tablespoons caramel syrup in bowl to coat. Spread almond mixture on prepared sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Cool. Maintain oven temperature. (Caramel syrup and almond mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and store at room temperature.)
  • Spray 9x5x3-inch loaf pan with nonstick vegetable oil spray. Coat pan lightly with sugar. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites on high speed in large bowl to soft peaks. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar. Beat until stiff and glossy. Transfer meringue to prepared pan. Bake until top is puffed and golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Turn meringue out onto lightly oiled baking sheet. Let stand 15 minutes. Using serrated knife, cut meringue into 1-inch-thick slices.
  • Spoon Vanilla Custard Sauce onto plates. Top with meringue slice, then drizzle with caramel sauce. Sprinkle with caramelized almonds and serve.

ALMOND FLOATING ISLANDS WITH CUSTARD SAUCE



Almond Floating Islands with Custard Sauce image

Provided by Jacques Pépin

Categories     Milk/Cream     Egg     Dessert     Bastille Day     Almond     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Rum custard sauce
1 1/2 cups milk
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup sugar
3 egg yolks from large eggs
1/2 cup cold heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons dark rum
Butter caramel
1/2 sugar
5 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Meringue-nut mixture
6 egg whites from large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds, chopped coarse
Decoration
Toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • For the rum custard sauce
  • Put the milk, cornstarch, and sugar in saucepan, and stir occasionally as you heat it. Meanwhile, whisk the egg yolks in a bowl. When the milk comes to a strong boil, pour it all at once into the yolks while beating continuously with a whisk. The quantity of boiling milk as compared with the quantity of egg yolk is such that the egg yolk will be cooked by the hot milk and not require further cooking. Strain the custard immediately through a fine strainer into a bowl, and stir in the cold cream. When lukewarm, add the vanilla and rum. Set aside until serving time.
  • For the butter caramel:
  • Put the sugar in a saucepan with 3 tablespoons of the water, and stir just enough to moisten the sugar. Place over medium heat, bring to a boil, and cook until the mixture turns caramel-colored (10 to 12 minutes). When caramelized, remove from the stove, add the butter and the remaining 2 tablespoons of water, and stir until well mixed. Divide the caramel among eight individual molds with a capacity of 1 to 1 1/2 cups each. Let the caramel cool, then butter lightly around the sides of the molds.
  • For the meringue-nut mixture:
  • Beat the egg whites until very firm. Sprinkle the sugar quickly on top while beating at high speed with the whisk, and continue beating for another 10 seconds. Fold in the chopped almonds.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spoon the meringue into a pastry bag without a tip, and squeeze it into the caramelized molds. Tap the molds on a potholder set on the table, so there are no air bubbles in the center of the meringue. Arrange the molds in a roasting pan surrounded by lukewarm tap water. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until well set in the center and puffy. Remove from the water, and let cool.
  • When cool, the individual desserts can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

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