Islas Flotantes de Coco (Coconut Floating Islands) Recipe

Serves: 8 Save

Ingredients (20)

  • For the Floating Islands:
  • 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut
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  • For the Coconut Crème Anglaise:
  • 3 large egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dark rum
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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  • For the Cashew Crunch:
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups roasted and salted cashews, coarsely chopped

Directions

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