Sciumette (Meringues in Custard or Floating Islands)

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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.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Italian

Keyword dairy-free, dessert, italian, nightshade-free, nut-free, vegetarian

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 369kcal

Author Jenny Ross

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

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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

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