Floating island (dessert)
| Course | Dessert |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | France |
| Main ingredients | meringue (egg whites, sugar and vanilla extract), crème anglaise (egg yolks, vanilla, milk, sugar) |
| 95 kcal (400 kJ) | |
A floating island or île flottante (French: [il flɔtɑ̃t]) is a dessert consisting of soft meringue floating on crème anglaise (a vanilla custard). The meringue used is baked in a bain-marie. It may be served at room temperature or chilled.