This Little-Known French Dessert Was One Of Julia Child's Favorites - Chowhound

Bettmann/Getty Images Imagine Julia Child on a floating island. No, no. Imagine Julia Child eating a floating island. We're not talking sandy shores or coconuts from coconut trees, but a creamy and custardy dessert. The floating island, known as île flottante in French, was a favorite of Julia Child, the co-author of "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" and beloved host of the PBS series, "The French Chef." The…