Like Julia Child's favorite Queen of Sheba chocolate cake, this old-school French dessert uses pretty common ingredients but ...

Floating islands evolved from snow eggs, or ouefs à la neige, originally beaten egg whites topped with egg yolks. The yolks later migrated into the custard and earned a spot in classic French ...

It’s essentially soft meringue in a sea of custard, hence the name floating island. Here’s how to make it. Get personalised updates on The Great British Bake Off ...

Île flottante, or floating island, is a classic French dessert featuring custard topped with meringue and caramel. Still under the influence of the old country, it is time to feature another ...

n 9 egg whites. n 1 teaspoon cream of tartar. n 1/4teaspoon salt. n 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons superfine sugar. n 2 teaspoons vanilla. n Crème anglaise (custard sauce) ...