Chocolate Floating Islands
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
You know how I love making desserts that look fancy but don't require a ton of fussing? This chocolate floating islands recipe is exactly that. The fluffy meringue puffs literally float on a silky chocolate sauce, and honestly, it's easier than it sounds. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants that make indulging feel a little more virtuous, and the whole thing comes together in just under an hour. Best part? You probably have most of these ingredients in your kitchen right now.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 4egg whites
- 200granulated sugar
- 100unsweetened cocoa powder
- 5salt
- 100unsalted butter
- 250dark chocolate chips
- 200heavy cream
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: For easy removal of meringue islands.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
Tip: Aerate the dry ingredients for better meringue texture.
- 3
In a separate large bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the egg whites.
- 4
Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the egg whites, folding until stiff and glossy.
Tip: Do not overmix the mixture.
- 5
Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
Tip: Pipe small circles of meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- 6
Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 150°C (300°F) and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
Tip: Allow the meringue islands to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- 7
Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: For a smooth chocolate sauce.
- 8
In a separate saucepan, warm the heavy cream over low heat.
Tip: Whisk in the unsalted butter until melted and smooth.
- 9
Pour the melted chocolate into the warmed cream, whisking until smooth.
Tip: Create a rich and creamy chocolate sauce.
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