Hungarian Floating Island, known as Madártej, is a classic Hungarian dessert made with a silky vanilla custard and delicate clouds of poached meringue floating on top. Its name translates roughly to “bird’s milk,” a charming name for a dessert that is light, creamy, and wonderfully comforting.
Made with simple ingredients such as milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla, Madártej is a beautiful example of traditional Hungarian home-style desserts.
