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Strawberry Floating Island or Île flottante is a simple yet very elegant and impressive dessert. Soft meringue islands float on a pool of crème anglaise and garnished with fresh strawberries and pistachio. I shared my crème anglaise recipe in a previous post or DM for recipe. Enjoy! For 2 servings 1 cup crème anglaise (see my recipe) 2 egg whites 2 tbsp sugar 1/8 cream of tartar Pinch of salt 5-6 strawberries for the coulis 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp pistachio crushed 2 strawberries sliced for decoration Instructions Using a hand mixer beat the egg whites with cream of tartar and whip until foamy. Slowly incorporate the sugar one tablespoon at a time and continue to whisk until the meringue is thick and glossy and stiff peaks. Add water in a pot and bring it to a simmer( you can use milk). Drop dollops of meringue into the water to poach them for 3-4 minutes flipping the side. Remove the clouds and place them on a plate with paper towel. In a blender add the strawberries with a squeez...

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