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Strawberry Floating Island

Strawberry Floating Island

Strawberry Floating Island: Soft meringue islands atop crème anglaise, garnished with strawberries & pistachio.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 2

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • hand mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup crème anglaise see my recipe
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/8 cream of tartar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 5-6 strawberries for the coulis
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp pistachio crushed
  • 2 strawberries sliced for decoration

Instructions
 

  • Using a hand mixer beat the egg whites with cream of tartar and whip until foamy. Slowly incorporate the sugar one tablespoon at a time and continue to whisk until the meringue is thick and glossy and stiff peaks.
  • Add water in a pot and bring it to a simmer( you can use milk). Drop dollops of meringue into the water to poach them for 3-4 minutes flipping the side. Remove the clouds and place them on a plate with paper towel.
  • In a blender add the strawberries with a squeeze of lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Strain the mixture.
  • To serve pour the crème anglaise into a bowl. Top with a cloud. Arrange strawberries and drizzle strawberry coulis. Sprinkle crushed pistachios and serve.
  • Enjoy!

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