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Oeufs a la neige

This dessert is also known as Floating Islands, for the meringues float on a sea of chilled custard.

What you need

3 eggs
600 ml milk
3-4 drops vanilla essence
for the meringue
75 g caster sugar
for the custard
25 g caster sugar

Method

  1. Separate the eggs. Put the yolks in a bowl. Cover with 45 ml of milk and whisk together. This prevents any possibility of the outside of the yolks hardening while making the meringues.

  2. Pour the remaining milk into a deep frying pan or shallow large pan. Add the vanilla essence or pod.

  3. Whisk the egg whites until stiff, but do not allow them to become dry and crumbly. Beat in half the 'meringue' sugar. Then gradually fold in the remainder.

  4. Heat the milk until it begins to bubble gently, the temperature is very important. If too cool, the meringues do not set properly.

  5. Drop spoonfuls of the meringue mixture onto the milk and poach for 2 min. Carefully insert a fish slice under each meringue and turn them over.

  6. Poach for 2 min on the second side, or until they feel firm when pressed very gently. Strain the meringues on a large wide sieve over a bowl, to catch any drips of milk and set aside.

  7. Blend all the milk with the egg yolks. Add the remaining 25 g of sugar. Remove the vanilla pod, if using.

  8. Cook the custard very slowly in the top of a double pan or in a basin over a pan of hot, but not boiling water for 10-12 min. Stir or whisk during the cooking period until thickened and smooth.

  9. Pour the custard into a large shallow serving dish. Allow to cool. Top with the meringues. Chill well before serving

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  • Preparation15 minutes
    Cook14 minutes
    Waiting »1 hour
    Chill1 hour - 2 hours
    Total1 hour, 29 minutes
  • Energy248 kcal/serving
    Fat3.33 g/serving
    Carbohydrates135.68 g/serving
    Glycaemic Index48
    Glycaemic Load16.61
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Serving suggestion

Decorate with raspberries and a sprig of fresh mint.

Cook's tip

You could top the meringues with grated chocolate or crushed caramel or float soft fruit, like raspberries or small strawberries, on the custard between the balls of meringue.

Guideline Daily Amounts
Per portion Per 100g Men Women
Energy (kj) 1039 464 10475 8350
Energy (kcal) 248 111 2500 2000
Protein (g) 11.6 5.17
Carbohydrate (g) 33.9 15.2 345 275
Fat (g) 7.45 3.33 95 70
Fat (saturated) (g) 3.26 1.46
Fibre (g) 0.00 0.00
Sodium (mg) 146 65.4
Salt (equivalent) (g) 0.37 0.16 7 5
Per Portion Per 100g RDA
Vitamin A (µg) 177 79.4 800
Vitamin B-12 (µg) 1.03 0.46 1
Vitamin B-6 (mg) 0.13 0.06 2
Vitamin C (mg) 1.74 0.78 60
Vitamin D (µg) 30.2 13.5 266
Vitamin E (mg) 0.46 0.20 10
Zinc (mg) 1.12 0.50 15
Calcium (mg) 243 108 800
Folate (mcg) 28.8 12.9 200
Iron (mg) 0.73 0.33 14
Magnesium (mg) 26.9 12.0 300
Niacin (mg) 0.19 0.08 18
Pantothenic acid (mg) 1.07 0.48 6
Riboflavin (mg) 0.52 0.23 1.6
Phosphorous (mg) 251 112 800
Thiamin (mg) 0.10 0.04 1.4

This recipe is:

  • Demi-vegDemi-veg
  • VegetarianVegetarian
  • Citrus freeCitrus free
  • Corn freeCorn-free
  • Gluten freeGluten free
  • Peanut freePeanut free
  • Shellfish freeShellfish free
  • Wheat freeWheat free
  • Yeast freeYeast free

What the text colours mean:

  • Low in fat
  • High in fibre
  • Rich source
  • Known source

This recipe is estimated to provide the nutritional content shown alongside.

The following ingredients were not included in the calculations because their contribution to nutrition is negligible or unavailable

IMPORTANT: You should consult a doctor before making any significant dietary changes. The information presented here or made available through this website is intended as a guide to help you plan a healthy diet. It is not intended to replace or substitute for the services of trained health professionals.

Highlights
Diet
Demi-vegDemi-veg
VegetarianVegetarian
Allergy and intolerance profile
Citrus freeCitrus free
Corn freeCorn-free
Gluten freeGluten free
Peanut freePeanut free
Shellfish freeShellfish free
Wheat freeWheat free
Yeast freeYeast free
Suitable for cooking in
Occasion
Entertaining
Convenience
Meal type
Desserts
Main ingredient
Cuisine style
European.french
Cheffy specials
Classic recipe
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