Celebrity Cruises is known for its award-winning culinary program, and the Floating Island with Chocolate Sauce is one of the elegant desserts guests enjoy aboard Celebrity’s fleet. This classic French dessert — known in France as Île Flottante — features a light, airy meringue floating on a pool of crème anglaise, drizzled with rich chocolate sauce.
Celebrity Cruise Line Floating Island with Chocolate Sauce
Ingredients for the Meringue
- 6 egg whites
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of cream of tartar
Ingredients for the Crème Anglaise
- 2 cups whole milk
- 6 egg yolks
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Sauce
- 4 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Meringue: Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating to stiff, glossy peaks. Add vanilla. Poach spoonfuls in gently simmering water for 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Crème Anglaise: Heat milk until steaming. Whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale, then slowly add hot milk. Return to saucepan and stir over medium-low heat until thickened enough to coat a spoon. Stir in vanilla. Strain and chill.
Chocolate Sauce: Heat cream until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth. Add butter and stir until glossy.
To Serve: Pool crème anglaise in a shallow bowl, place meringue island on top, and drizzle with chocolate sauce. Serve immediately.
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