Grandma's Floating Island Pudding

Submitted by sugarpea

"This simple and elegant dessert came from my Grandmother thirty years ago. My siblings and I loved it as kids and still do. It's sweet but not overly filling. If you scorch it - start over. Keeps well in refrigerator. Can be made day ahead."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• Island

• 2 cups milk
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 egg whites
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 pinch salt

• Topping

• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 egg yolks
• 1⁄2 cup sugar

directions

1. Island: Mix all ingredients thoroughly in saucepan and.
2. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until well thickened, 8-10 minutes.
3. Pour into four 6oz custard cups and.
4. seal with plastic wrap laid directly on pudding to prevent film from forming.
5. Refrigerate until cooled and set.
6. Topping: Mix all ingredients in saucepan and.
7. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, 8-10 minutes.
8. Pour into 2 cup measure and.
9. seal with plastic wrap laid directly on pudding to prevent film from forming.
10. Refrigerate until cooled.
11. To Serve: Insert table knife between Island and custard cup and run knife around cup to loosen.
12. Invert each Island on a serving plate and remove custard cup.
13. Pour 1/2 cup topping over Island- topping may be served warmed in microwave or chilled.