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How to Make Chef John's Floating Islands with Vanilla Crème Anglaise

2026-02-12 37 Dailymotion

Turn a single egg into a spectacular, restaurant-quality treat with this classic French recipe. In this video, Chef John shows you how to make "Floating Islands," featuring light-as-air poached meringues resting on a pool of chilled vanilla crème anglaise. This elegant, gluten-free dessert is easy to prepare and sure to impress at your next dinner party.