Nutrition
- Protein7%
- Fat44%
- Carbohydrates49%
Estimate for a typical portion of this dish; the venue's recipe may differ.
About the dish
A dessert variation of the classic floating island, where meringue is served in a liquid base, in this case, flavored with beer. It combines light, airy textures with a malty undertone.
Typical ingredients
- egg whites
- sugar
- beer
- cream
General information about this dish, not provided by the venue. Dish pictures are illustrations based on the menu description, not photos from the venue.
History of the dish
France
About the classic floating island. This venue serves its own version.
- Origin
- France
Read more
A floating island or île flottante (French: [il flɔtɑ̃t]) is a dessert consisting of soft meringue floating on crème anglaise (a liquid vanilla custard). The meringue used is baked in a bain-marie.
Excerpt from the Wikipedia article “Floating island (dessert)” · version used · CC BY-SA 4.0
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