Floating island #1

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Preparation Time:

20 Min

Serves:

Difficulty:

Moderate

Cost:

Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

----------------------FLOATING ISLANDS---------------------------
2 Egg whites *
2 tb Sugar

------------------------CUSTARD BASE-----------------------------
1 cn 14 oz Eagle Brand Sweetened
Condensed Milk
2 Egg yolk
1/2 c Lime juice from concentrate
2 dr Green food color (optional)
2 tb Flaked coconut, toasted

Meringues: In small mixer bowl, beat 1 egg whites* until soft peaks
form. Gradually beat in 2 tablespoons of sugar, beating until stiff
but not dry. Drop one fourth of the mixture onto simmering water in
large skillet; repeat to make 4 islands. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes
or until meringues are set. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper
towels.

*Use only grade a clean un cracked eggs.

Custard:

Prepare floating islands (meringues)

Meanwhile in medium bowl, beat sweetened condensed milk and egg
yolks; stir in real lime and food coloring. Spoon into four 6 oz
dessert dishes. Top each with a "Floating Island" Chill 2 hours or
until set. Garnish with coconut. Refrigerate leftovers.

Source: Quick Easy Desserts Typed by Dale and Gail Shipp From: Dale
Shipp Date: 12-03-93
Submitted By BARRY WEINSTEIN On 07-25-95