Islas Flotantes de Coco (Coconut Floating Islands) Recipe

Ingredients (20)

• For the Floating Islands:
• 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut
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• For the Coconut Crème Anglaise:
• 3 large egg yolks, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon dark rum
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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• For the Cashew Crunch:
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups roasted and salted cashews, coarsely chopped