Floating Islands

Vanilla Sauce (Crème Anglaise)

• 10 oz whole milk
• 4 egg yolks, from large eggs
• 1 pinch salt (opțional)
• 2 oz sugar
• ½ vanilla bean pod

Meringue Islands

• 1 oz sugar
• 6 egg whites, from large eggs
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 oz liquid caramel (see Tip) (opțional)
• 1 oz chopped pistachios, unsalted (opțional)