Tuesday, February 10, 2009

TWD - Floating Islands


This week's Tuesday with Dorie is hosted by Shari of Whisk: A Food Blog, who chose Dorie's Floating Islands. Dorie tells us that this is a classic French dessert.

Floating Islands consist of creme anglaise, with oval-shaped meringues poached in milk floating on top, and traditionally decorated with spun sugar strands. I wanted to like this, honestly; however, to me, it tasted like egg custard topped with egg white omelette. This is not what I prefer for dessert - I think I would have liked this better as a breakfast dish. My creme anglaise was very thick, so I had no issues with getting the "islands" to float. I only made a third of the recipe, and that was more than enough.

My "islands" were topped with passionfruit and raspberries, which made them look good, even if I didn't fancy the taste.

Thanks to Shari for hosting TWD this week. To see how the other Tuesday with Dorie members fared with this recipe, do check out the blogroll.
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19 comments:

  1. TammyFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    I didnt like this either. At all in fact. I ate the custard but that was about it

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  2. PamelaFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    Looks pretty with the raspberries. I'm sorry you didn't care for it. I skipped this week because I knew this recipe wasn't for me. At least you tried it. ;o)

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  3. IvyFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    The passionfruit and raspberries addition sounds like a great choice. It looks like you did a great job again.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    A pity you didn't really like it as it looks very pretty. I always find I like the idea of the floating islands better than the reality :)

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  5. Engineer BakerFebruary 10, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    You had tropical islands :) Sorry you weren't a big fan, but it was a neat recipe, right?

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  6. betty geekFebruary 10, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    I agree with you on Floating Islands. Blah. Bring me cakes and cookies instead! :)

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  7. SaraFebruary 10, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Sorry you didn't love it, it sure looks pretty!

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  8. ambrosia ananasFebruary 10, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    Second that. They look lovely with the fruit. And I bet the passionfruit helped the flavor a lot.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    Passionfruit and raspberries sound delicious. I thought this recipe was a lot of fuss for not enough of a bang.

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  10. Nancy/n.o.eFebruary 10, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    Too bad you found this too eggy. I liked the taste, but it was too fussy for me.
    Nancy

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  11. CakelawFebruary 10, 2009 at 11:45 PM

    Hi Tammy, the custard was nice, but I like baked custard better if I am going to make eggy custard.

    LOL Pamela - I almost didn't make it either 'cause I was running out of time.

    Thanks Ivy - the passionfruit and raspberries jazzed up the appearance and flavour.

    Hi Lorraine, I know, it's a shame - it looks very elegant in the book.

    Thanks Caitlin - it was definitely something good to try and know what people are talking about if I come across it again.

    LOL Sugar B - I am with ya.

    Thanks Sara :)

    Hi Ambrosia, it did - the passionfruit took the edge off of the egginess.

    I agree Pinkstripes - it was kinda bland.

    Hi Nancy, I agree on the fussy part - and all of those eggs!!!

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  12. nataliaFebruary 11, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    Ciao ! I'm sorry you didn't like it We liked it so much !!

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  13. PeggyFebruary 11, 2009 at 3:58 AM

    I'm glad I skipped this week after reading about everyones! But it looks so good. And I love your fresh raspberries idea. There's always next week. :)

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  14. DeeFebruary 12, 2009 at 12:57 AM

    Oh dear. A pity you didn't like them. Sounded very yummy to me :)

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  15. CakelawFebruary 12, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Hi Natalia,Good to hear that you enjoyed it :)


    Hi Peggy, absolutely.

    LOL Dee - just not my thing, I'm afraid.

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  16. ShariFebruary 12, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Mmm, I love passionfruit. Thanks for trying them! Wish you would have loved them!

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  17. TeaLadyFebruary 13, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    Wasn't a keeper to me, either. But I like the raspberries on top.

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  18. RosieFebruary 14, 2009 at 3:39 AM

    It really look very pretty Cakelaw but sorry you diidn't like this :0(

    Rosie x

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  19. CakelawFebruary 14, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    Hi Shari, Thanks for hosting this week - it is certainly an enchanting looking dessert, just not my thing taste-wise.

    Thanks TeaLady - raspberries make everything good :)

    Thanks Rosie.

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