Salted Caramel Floating Islands
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
A sweet and indulgent dessert featuring crispy meringue and gooey salted caramel, atop a bed of creamy vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
- 200 gall-purpose flour(for meringue)
- 300 ggranulated sugar(for caramel and meringue)
- 2 eggeggs
- 1 gsalt(for caramel)
- 100 gunsalted butter(for caramel)
- 200 mlheavy cream(for ice cream)
- 1 mlvanilla extract(for ice cream)
- 1 gflaky sea salt(for caramel)
- 50 gcocoa powder(for dusting)
- 1 gmeringue powder(for meringue)
- 1 litervanilla ice cream(for serving)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350±02´F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
- 2
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, and meringue powder.
Tip: This will help incorporate air and ensure even cooking.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and butter until pale and thick.
Tip: This will help create a stable meringue.
- 4
Add the granulated sugar to the egg mixture and whip until stiff peaks form.
Tip: This will help create a light and airy meringue.
- 5
Sift the flour mixture into the egg mixture and gently fold until combined.
Tip: Be careful not to deflate the meringue.
- 6
Transfer the meringue mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
Tip: This will help create smooth and even peaks.
- 7
Pipe the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet in 4-6 peaks, leaving about 2 cm of space between each peak.
Tip: Use a spatula to shape the peaks into desired shapes.
- 8
Bake the meringue for 15-20 minutes, or until dry and crisp.
Tip: Check for doneness by gently tapping the meringue.
- 9
In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, butter, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the butter has melted.
Tip: Whisk constantly to prevent scorching.
- 10
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the caramel has thickened.
Tip: Whisk constantly to prevent scorching.
- 11
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Tip: This will help balance the flavors.
- 12
To assemble, place a scoop of vanilla ice cream in the bottom of a glass, followed by a meringue peak, and drizzle with salted caramel.
Tip: Drizzle the caramel in a zig-zag pattern to create a visually appealing design.
- 13
Dust the top of the meringue with cocoa powder and flaky sea salt.
Tip: This will add a touch of elegance to the dish.
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