Strawberry Floating Islands

Ingredients list for Strawberry Floating Islands

• 5 Eggs
• a pinch Castor sugar
• 1/2 cup Castor sugar (caster sugar)
• 2 1/2 cups Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla essence
• 8-12 Fresh strawberries pureed
• 4 for garnish Fresh strawberries

Method

1. Separate two eggs. Whisk the egg whites till stiff and add a pinch of salt. Beat till stiff peaks form adding half of the sugar gradually.
2. Heat milk in a kadai or a wide pan. When it comes to a boil, lower heat and with the help of a tablespoon take the egg whites and spoon eight small rounds onto the simmering milk. Let the meringue cook on low heat for two to three minutes.
3. Remove with the help of a perforated spoon and keep on a plate.Whisk the remaining three eggs adding the extra two yolks.
4. Add remaining sugar and whisk well. Add eggs to the milk mixture and cook in a double boiler stirring continuously with a wooden spoon.
5. When the custard begins to coat the back of the spoon remove from heat. Add vanilla essence and stir well. Let it cool completely and transfer to a large glass bowl.
6. Add pureed strawberries. Slowly add the cooked meringues to custard. Chill thoroughly and serve garnished with strawberry fans.

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