How to Make Delicious Floating Islands

Step 1 : To prepare this exquisite dessert, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and mix them with six tablespoons of sugar, creating a smooth and consistent meringue.

Step 2 : Meanwhile, in a flat saucepan, boil a liter of milk with salt, cinnamon, and lemon peel.

Step 3 : Once the milk starts to boil gently, add the meringue in portions, being careful not to add more than one tablespoon at a time and avoiding excessive boiling to maintain the meringue's texture.

Step 4 : Cook for about a minute, turning the meringue portions so they cook evenly.

Step 5 : Then, remove the meringue portions with a slotted spoon and place them in a dessert dish.

Step 6 : In the same milk used to cook the meringues, incorporate the beaten egg yolks with cornstarch and the remaining sugar.

Step 7 : Strain the mixture and cook over low heat until thickened, adding a touch of vanilla.

Step 8 : Carefully pour the resulting custard over the meringue portions in the dessert dish.

Step 9 : The meringue will float on the custard, and the meringues are sprinkled with a touch of cinnamon to give them a special flavor.