Floatingonacloud Recipes

EGGS IN A CLOUD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F/230°C.
• Separate the eggs: egg whites in one bowl and egg yolks each into their own bowls.
• Using an electric mixer or whisk, mix the egg whites until thick and fluffy.
• Salt and pepper to taste. Fold in bacon, parmesan cheese, and chives. Do not overfold.
• Scoop onto baking tray and make an indent in the middle using the back of a spoon.
• Bake for 5-8 minutes or until egg whites start to brown.
• Place the egg yolks into center of the egg whites. Bake for 3 more minutes.
• Enjoy!

FLOATING ISLANDS II

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, beat egg whites with salt until foamy. Gradually pour in 1/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
• Bring milk to a simmer in large saucepan over medium heat. Drop egg white mixture in six separate mounds into simmering milk, leaving one inch between mounds. Poach 3 to 5 minutes, turning once. Remove meringues with slotted spoon and drain. Remove milk from heat and set aside.
• Beat eggs and egg yolks in a large bowl. Beat in 1/2 cup sugar. Stir in milk from the saucepan.
• Cook milk mixture in a double boiler over simmering water, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Let cool before stirring in vanilla.
• To serve, pour custard in a dish and top with poached meringues.