Cranberry Floating Islands

Preparation

Custard

1. In a saucepan, boil the milk and vanilla.
2. In a bowl, mix the egg yolks with the sugar.
3. Add some warm milk to the yolks and mix well and add the egg yolk mixture to the boiling milk.
4. Using a wooden spoon, stir for 1 minute over medium heat until a creamy texture is obtained.
5. Reserve in the refrigerator.

Candied cranberries

1. Boil water and sugar.
2. Cut the cranberries in half and place in a container.
3. Cover the cranberries with syrup and let cool to room temperature then cool in the refrigerator.

Meringue Islands

1. Using a stand mixer, whisk the whites until a soft peak is obtained and gradually add sugar and whip for an additional 30 to 60 seconds to tighten the meringue to a stiff peak.
2. Simmer the milk over low heat in a large saucepan.
3. Using two serving spoons, form dumplings and gently place them in the simmering milk.
4. Let poach for 1 to 2 minutes by turning the dumplings once.
5. Immediately place in a bowl by pouring a good ladle of custard and place the island on the cream.
6. Finish by adding candied cranberries and a little maple syrup.

Info

• Difficulty level: Advanced
• Conservation : none

Lexicon

• * Waiting: Time needed to let the dough rise (inflate) to the desired level.