Baked Alaska is a showstopping dessert that combines layers of cake and ice cream, all enveloped in a blanket of toasted meringue. The surprise? It’s briefly baked to create a warm, toasted exterior while keeping the inside icy cold. Get ready to impress with this fiery frozen delight.
Baked Alaska Recipe: A Fiery Frozen Delight
Baked Alaska is a delightful dessert that combines the contrasting elements of warm, toasted meringue and cold, creamy ice cream, all atop a delicious cake base. Impress your guests with this fiery frozen delight that's surprisingly easy to make.
Equipment
- electric mixer
- offset spatula
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- pastry bag
- kitchen torch
Ingredients
- sponge cake
- ice-cream flavor of your choice
- eggs
- granulated sugar
- vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a bowl with plastic wrap, leaving enough overhang to cover the ice cream. Place the slightly softened ice cream in the lined bowl and shape it into a dome. Freeze for at least 1 hour or until very firm.
- Place the sponge cake or brownie on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Remove the ice cream dome from the bowl and place it on top of the cake base. Quickly return it to the freezer while you prepare the meringue.
- In a clean, dry mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar, a spoonful at a time, while continuing to beat. Beat until the meringue is glossy and stiff peaks form. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Remove the cake and ice cream from the freezer. Working quickly, spread the meringue over the ice cream and cake, ensuring that it completely covers the dessert. You can use an offset spatula or a pastry bag with a star tip to create decorative swirls.
- Preheat your kitchen torch and lightly toast the meringue until it turns golden brown. Be careful not to melt the ice cream. Alternatively, you can place the dessert in a very hot oven (475°F or 245°C) for 3-5 minutes until the meringue is browned.
- Slice and serve your Baked Alaska immediately, savoring the contrast between the warm, toasted exterior and the cold, creamy interior.
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Notes
- Experiment with different ice cream flavors and cake bases to create unique variations of Baked Alaska.
- Be sure to serve and eat this dessert promptly after toasting the meringue to maintain the contrast in temperatures.
- Handle the kitchen torch with care and ensure safety precautions are taken when using it.
Nutrition
Serving: 700g
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