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Hard 1 hr 20 min~390 kcal 2/10
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Iles Flottantes
A French dessert of soft poached meringue islands floating on vanilla creme anglaise with caramel.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 20 min📖 1 min readServes 6~300 kcal🇫🇷 French🌍 Full translation
26 min prep 24 min cook 30 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 20 min- Prep26 min
- Resting/Marinating30 min
- Cooking24 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the cream
- 5 adet Eggs
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Milk
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Vanilla extract
General
- 0.9 su bardağı(~180 ml) Granulated sugar
Beze için
- 0.1 çay kaşığı(~0.5 ml) Salt
For the caramel
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
- 2
Heat the milk with the vanilla extract and remove it from the heat before it boils.
- 3
Whisk the egg yolks with half the sugar, then slowly add the hot milk.
- 4
Cook the mixture over low heat for 8 minutes, until it thinly coats the spoon.
8 min08:00 - 5
Whip the egg whites with salt, add one third of the remaining sugar, and make a glossy meringue.
- 6
Spoon portions of meringue into the hot milk and poach each side for 45 seconds.
1 min01:30 - 7
Cook the remaining sugar with the water for 6 minutes, until it becomes a light caramel.
6 min06:00 - 8
Divide the custard among bowls, add the meringue islands, drizzle with caramel, and chill for 30 minutes.
30 min30:00
💡 Tip: Creme anglaise should stay around 82°C; if it boils, the yolks turn grainy and you will need to strain the sauce.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve iles flottantes chilled in glass bowls, optionally topped with almond-free caramel shards for an evening dessert.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~300
kcal calories
9
g protein
42
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 12%Carbs 57%Fat 31%
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 Iles Flottantes make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Iles Flottantes take?
Prep 26 minutes, cooking 24 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 80 minutes in total.Is Iles Flottantes difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Iles Flottantes have?
Approximately 300 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 42g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Iles Flottantes contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Iles Flottantes belong to?
This recipe belongs to French cuisine.How many ingredients does Iles Flottantes need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.
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