Best Grandmas Float Recipes

GRANDMA'S FLOAT

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This is a recipe my grandma used to make for us when we were younger every time we went to her house, and we loved it! It is easy to make, and you can play with the flavoring too! Strawberry and vanilla are my favorite, as well adding both flavors into one batch!! :) Hope you enjoy it as much as we have! :)

Provided by Kaydell33

Categories Custards and Puddings

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 egg yolks
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Whisk the flour and 2 tablespoons of white sugar together in a small bowl until combined; set aside. Whisk together the egg yolks, milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a small saucepan until smooth. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat, and stir constantly. Once the mixture is warm, whisk in the flour mixture, and continue cooking until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk constantly as the sauce cooks to keep it from scorching. Once thick, keep warm over low heat.
Beat egg whites until foamy in a large glass or metal mixing bowl. Gradually add the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites should form a sharp peak that holds its shape. Finally, beat in the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Pour the hot sauce over the egg whites, and gently fold together using a rubber scraper until well incorporated. Do not mix vigorously, or the egg whites will deflate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 214.6 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 114.1 mg, Sugar 31.6 g

GRANDMA'S FLOATING ISLAND PUDDING

Grandma's Floating Island Pudding image

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.

Provided by sugarpea

Categories Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups milk
4 tablespoons cornstarch
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons sugar
1 pinch salt
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

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