Baked Alaska
Baked Alaska is made with a layer of cake and a dome of ice cream covered with fluffy meringue that's caramelized for a showstopping nostalgic dessert!
Instructions
-
1
{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}
-
2
{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch round mixing bowl with plastic wrap. Pack softened ice cream into the prepared bowl, then flatten the top and cover with more plastic wrap. Freeze until firm, 8 hours to overnight.'}
-
3
{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Beat egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.'}
-
4
{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place cake in the center. Remove ice cream from the freezer, discard plastic wrap, and turn ice cream out on top of cake.'}
-
5
{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Quickly spread meringue over ice cream and cake, swirling in decorative patterns if desired. Freeze for 2 hours.'}
-
6
{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).'}
-
7
{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake cake on the lowest oven shelf until meringue is light brown, 8 to 10 minutes.'}
-
8
{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Slice and enjoy!'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (16 servings total)