OEUFS A LA NEIGE (SNOW EGGS)
To prepare this specialty, you make a sweetened milk bath on which you cook oval-shaped meringues that, in theory, resemble eggs. After the so-called eggs are cooked, you combine what is left of the milk with egg yolks and prepare an English custard, or what the French choose to call a sauce anglaise. This is chilled and the eggs are floated on top. The snow-white eggs are served with a vanilla-flavored custard.
Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey
Categories dessert
Time 30m
Yield Ten or more servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the milk and cream in a skillet and add six tablespoons of the sugar. Bring to the simmer, stirring, and let simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Add the vanilla and blend.
- Beat the egg whites until they are almost stiff. Sprinkle with six more tablespoons of sugar and the salt and continue beating until the mixture is quite stiff.
- Using two large spoons, mold the meringue into oval shapes and spoon the ovals on top of the simmering milk. Make a few at a time for a total of 10 or more. Cook about 30 to 40 seconds on one side and carefully turn to cook on the second side. Cook 30 to 40 seconds on the second side and remove the ovals. Drain on absorbent paper towels. Continue until all the meringue has been shaped into ovals and cooked.
- Strain the milk.
- Put the egg yolks in a saucepan. Beat the egg yolks until they are light and lemon- colored and pour in the strained milk. Put the saucepan on the heat and simmer, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the custard coats the spoon. When the spoon is coated, remove the custard immediately from the heat and strain it into a wide serving dish large enough to hold the meringue ovals in one layer.
- Meanwhile, combine the remaining sugar with the water in a heavy saucepan. Cook until the sugar becomes caramel-colored and then dark amber in color. Take care not to burn it.
- Before the caramel sets, pour it in a thin thread on top of the oval meringues. Serve the meringues in round-bottom dessert dishes with the custard on the bottom of each.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 262, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 14 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 136 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Juan Chavez
[email protected]I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.
Pat Blauth
[email protected]These were a complete disaster. I followed the recipe exactly, but the snow eggs turned out flat and dense.
Shahzad Jaral
[email protected]These were a lot of work, and they didn't turn out as good as I hoped. I think I'll stick to regular eggs in the future.
Tharanga thushara Samaranayaka
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the egg whites to whip up stiff peaks, but I eventually got there. The snow eggs were delicious.
Ava Copus
[email protected]These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think I'll try them again with less sugar.
Rj Shuvo chowdhury
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making these again.
Shujaat Tanoli
[email protected]These are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.
Nobubele Ndziba
[email protected]I love the delicate flavor of these snow eggs.
Sadia Salifu
[email protected]These are a fun and easy way to enjoy eggs.
Deathzgamer
[email protected]I've made these several times now and they're always a hit.
Nkali Kirumira Esau
[email protected]These are so light and airy, they practically melt in your mouth.
Abbegail Geronimo
[email protected]Perfect for a special occasion breakfast or brunch.
belinda joseph
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but these were easy to make and turned out great.
Suresh Tamu
[email protected]These were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They're so unique and delicious.
Emmanuel RS
[email protected]I've never had snow eggs before, but they were surprisingly delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
Anna Reinertson
[email protected]My kids loved these! I made them for breakfast and they were gone in minutes.
Adebisi Abosede
[email protected]These snow eggs are a delightful treat! They're light, fluffy, and have a delicate sweetness. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly.