Floating Island (Oeufs a la Neige)

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 7

Indulge in the Heavenly Delight of Floating Island (Oeufs a la Neige)

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

239

Sugar

39g

Fat

Floating Island, also known as Oeufs a la Neige, is a simple yet elegant dessert that comes from French cuisine. It is made of light, fluffy egg whites that are poached in milk and served with a sweet custard sauce. The dessert is usually served in a shallow dish so that the egg whites float like little islands in the sea of custard. The dish is named Floating Island because of the contrast between the light, fluffy egg whites, and the creamy, velvety custard. This classic French dessert is perfect for any occasion, and it is sure to impress your guests with its simple yet sophisticated style.

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, whisk egg whites and 1/4 cup sugar together until they form soft peaks.
2.	In a saucepan over medium heat, bring milk and salt to a boil.
3.	Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, drop the egg white mixture into the milk, flipping once.
4.	Gently cook the eggs for 1 minute per side before removing them with a slotted spoon and placing them on a paper towel to drain.
5.	Once all of the egg whites are cooked, whisk the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and remaining sugar together until they are pale yellow.
6.	In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the egg yolk mixture until it reaches 170 degrees F.
7.	Remove from heat and pour egg yolk mixture into a shallow bowl.
8.	Place the cooked egg whites onto the egg yolk mixture.

PROS

Oeufs a la Neige is a light and airy dessert that melts in your mouth.

The combination of sweet egg meringue and custard is a perfect balance of flavors.

CONS

The sugar content in this dessert is quite high, so it should be consumed in moderation to maintain a healthy diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Oeufs a la Neige may not be the healthiest dessert option available, it does provide a good source of calcium and protein from the milk and eggs.
Moreover, it can help satisfy your sweet tooth and make your meal more enjoyable.

	3 eggs
	1/2 cup white sugar , divided
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	1 1/2 cups whole milk
	1 teaspoon vanilla extract