GRANDMA'S FLOATING ISLAND PUDDING

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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

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.6, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 120, Sodium 160.4, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 31.4, Protein 9

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