February 24, 2020
Sciumette (Meringues in Custard or Floating Islands)
Sciumette is an Italian dessert of meringues that are boiled in cream (rather than baked) and served over a custard made from that poaching cream. The cream is often flavored with pistachio but this one is flavored with orange. A sprinkling of chopped pistachios is a wonderful flavor and texture addition here.
Servings: 6
Calories: 369kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups milkadamia or coconut beverage
- 2 cups cream or coconut cream if dairy-free
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
- 3/4 cup monk fruit powdered, or liquid equivalent
- 6 eggs separated
- orange zest optional
- 3 tablespoons pistachios chopped, optional, omit for nut-free
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat the milkadamia, cream, 1/4 teaspoon orange extract, and 2 tablespoons of monk fruit to a simmer over low heat. While the mixture heats, whip the egg whites.
- Using a handheld or stand mixer, beat the whites to soft peaks, add 2 tablespoons monk fruit and 1/4 teaspoon orange extract and beat to stiff peaks.
- Scoop a spoonful of beaten whites and place 4 at a time in the simmering cream and cook for 2 minutes, carefully flip and cook another 2 minutes. Transfer to a large plate and set the cream aside.
- Beat the yolks with 1/2 cup powdered monk fruit until pale in color and doubled in volume. Add the reserved cream and heat over low until it is the texture of heavy cream, stirring constantly. Then pour into a bowl to stop the cooking.
- To serve, place custard in bowls and top with cooked whites. Garnish with a zesting of orange and chopped pistachios, if desired.
Notes
Never allow the cream mixture to boil as this will create lumps. If you do end up with a few lumps, pour the custard through a fine mesh strainer to remove them.
Nutrition without nuts: Calories: 348, Carbs: 3, Fiber: 1, Fat: 35, Protein: 8
Nutrition Facts
Sciumette (Meringues in Custard or Floating Islands)
Amount per Serving
Calories
369
% Daily Value*
Fat
36
g
55
%
Saturated Fat
20
g
125
%
Cholesterol
272
mg
91
%
Sodium
201
mg
9
%
Potassium
159
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
1419
IU
28
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
180
mg
18
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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