Floating Island (Oeufs a la Neige) recipe

5 servings

3 eggs

1/4 cup white sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups whole milk

Separate two of the eggs.

In top of double boiler, combine 1 whole egg and 2 yolks with sugar, salt and vanilla, beating until smooth.

Stir in milk and cook over simmering water, stirring constantly.

When custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, remove from heat.

(Do not boil.

If custard should start to curdle, remove from heat and beat vigorously until smooth.

) Cool completely.

In a medium bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer until stiff.

Gradually beat in 4 tablespoons sugar.

Pour cooled custard into serving dish.

Drop meringue by heaping tablespoons onto custard to make islands.

Chill before serving.