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Floating Islands: A Poem -- Linda Simone
Meringue in its vanilla lake, spun sugar golden as daybreak. I lift a bite-sized mound to mouth,a lick of creme anglaise, drizzle of crisp.
Will the first bite in that Paris bistro?
Sweet memory slips Closed eyes hide a vision: cave-like café, you--rosy in candleglow, this dessert, foreign, white as snowcaps. Tonight my spoon tranports this morsel to your lips. We float dissolving to moonlight.
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* * * FLOATING ISLANDS: A Recipe (Serves Two Lovers) Meringue Islands 4 egg whites 3 oz. sugar Pinch of salt 1. Fill a large-size pot 3/4 full of water and bring to a boil. 2. Beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. 3. Slowly add sugar, continuing to beat until egg whites are stiff. 2. Reduce heat. As water simmers, spoon out four large spoonfuls of egg whites and slide into simmering water. Poach for about 2 minutes. Turn with a slotted spoon and poach on other side for about 4 minutes. 3. Remove the poached egg whites from water, drain, and set aside. If not using for an hour or more, refrigerate the meringues uncovered until the custard sauce is ready. Custard Sauce "Vanilla Lake" 2 egg yolks 1/8 c. sugar Pinch of salt 1 c. milk, scalded 1/2 tsp. vanilla Scant tsp. grated lemon rind 1. Beat the yolks slightly. 2. Add sugar and salt. 3. Whisk milk slowly as you add to egg mixture to prevent yolks from curdling. 4. Place the custard in a double boiler. Stir constantly until it thickens to coat the back of a spoon, but do not allow to boil. 5. Remove from heat and cool a little, adding vanilla and lemon rind. 6. Chill the sauce thoroughly until ready to use. Caramel Crisps 1/2 c. sugar 1/4 c. water 1. Combine sugar and water in a heavy saucepan over heat, stirring well until sugar turns a golden brown. 2. Dont stir while sugar mixture is boiling or it may crystallize. 3. Remove from heat and cool |
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Now...Float Your Islands! 1. Into a deep dessert bowl, pour 1/2 of the custard sauce. 2. "Float" two poached meringues in the vanilla "lake." 3. Drizzle caramel sauce atop the islands, which will add a crunch. 4. Enjoy...dissolving to moonlight.
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