Ingredients

Preparation

Step 1
Line 3 buttered baking sheets with parchment paper or foil and trace an 11-inch circle on each sheet of parchment.
Step 2
Make the meringues: In a food processor grind fine the hazelnuts with 1/2 cup of the sugar, transfer the mixture to a bowl, and stir in 1/2 cup of the remaining sugar and the salt, stirring and fluffing the mixture until it is combined well. In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they have stiff glossy peaks.

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Recipe notes

Originally called omelette à la neige (snow omelet) in reference to the fluffy snow-like appearance of the meringue, île flottante (floating island) has a lengthy history that dates back to the 17th century.

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