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Hard 1 hr 20 min~390 kcal 2/10
Ile Flottante
A French floating island dessert of poached meringues set over vanilla custard and finished with caramel.
Medium⏱️ 50 min📖 1 min readServes 6~230 kcal🇫🇷 French🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 25 min cook
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Timeline
Total 50 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 750 ml Milk
- 5 Eggs
- 0.9 cup(~180 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Vanilla
- 1 pinch Salt
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
- 2
Beat the whites with the salt and half the sugar until they form a firm meringue.
- 3
Bring the milk to the boiling point with the vanilla.
- 4
Spoon pieces of meringue into the milk and cook each side for 1 minute.
2 min02:00 - 5
Whisk the egg yolks with the remaining sugar and temper them with the hot milk.
- 6
Cook the custard over low heat for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 7
Bring the remaining sugar and water to a caramel color and serve the dessert.
7 min07:00
💡 Tip: If creme anglaise boils, the eggs curdle; remove it from the heat once it coats the back of a spoon.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve over cold custard, drizzling the caramel on at the last moment.
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- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~230
kcal calories
8
g protein
34
g carbs
7
g fat
Protein 14%Carbs 59%Fat 27%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Ile Flottante make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Ile Flottante take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 50 minutes in total.Is Ile Flottante difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Ile Flottante have?
Approximately 230 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 34g, fat: 7g.Which allergens does Ile Flottante contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Ile Flottante belong to?
This recipe belongs to French cuisine.How many ingredients does Ile Flottante need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.
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