Microwave Floating Island

Ingredients

• 250 g milk
• 3 eggs (separate the whites from the yolks)
• 30 g sugar (to blanch the yolks)
• 1 vanilla pod (split in half and scrape out the seeds; the transcript says “a vanilla bouse,” interpreted as “a vanilla pod”)
• 40 g sugar (to add to the whipped egg whites)
• salted butter caramel (for serving; quantity not specified)
• toasted almonds (for serving; quantity not specified; the creator adds them generously)

Steps

1. 1

   For the custard, heat the milk in a saucepan until boiling.

2. 2

   Separate the whites from the yolks of the three eggs, reserving the whites for the island.

3. 3

   Place the yolks in a bowl. Add 30 g of sugar and the scraped vanilla seeds.

4. 4

   Whisk the yolks, sugar, and vanilla until the mixture becomes pale.

5. 5

   Pour half of the hot milk over the yolks, stirring constantly.

6. 6

   Pour the mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk. Cook over low heat, stirring in a figure-eight motion with a wooden or plastic spoon. Do not let it boil.

7. 7

   Check for doneness by running a line across the back of the spoon: the custard is ready when the line remains visible and the custard no longer flows back to cover it.

8. 8

   Immediately transfer the custard to a bowl to stop the cooking, then refrigerate it.

9. 9

   Whip the egg whites until stiff. Once they are well whipped, add 40 g of sugar and continue whisking briefly to incorporate it.

10. 10

    Place the sweetened egg whites in a microwave-safe container and flatten them to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking.

11. 11

    Microwave for 50 seconds. The mixture puffs up during cooking; the creator does not specify the microwave’s power.

12. 12

    Allow to cool completely. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cooked egg whites, then turn them out and cut them into pieces; the creator chooses one large cube.

13. 13

    Pour the chilled custard into the bottom of a shallow bowl and place a piece of meringue in the center.

14. 14

    Top with salted butter caramel and toasted almonds.

Notes

The cooling time for the custard and meringue, the microwave power, and the quantities of caramel and almonds are not specified. The number of servings is estimated based on the three eggs.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• French
• microwave
• vanilla
• eggs
• dairy