Floating Island

Ingredient

• 2 eggs, separated 
• 1 whole egg 
• 7 tablespoons sugar 
• few grains salt 
• 2 cups milk 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla 

Combine egg yolks and egg; beat slightly. Add 3 tablespoons sugar and salt; mix well. Scald milk in top of double boiler; add a little of the hot milk to the egg mixture. Stir well and return to double boiler. Cook, stirring constantly, over lightly boiling water until mixture thickens and coats spoon - about 4 minutes. Pour custard into a shallow baking dish. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; gradually add remaining sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Drop large spoonfuls of meringue into sauce. Bake in a hot oven 500°F 2 to 3 minutes or until meringues are lightly browned. 

Yield: 6 servings