Classic Baked Alaska: A Dessert Delight
Our Classic Baked Alaska recipe delivers a delightful combination of sponge cake, ice cream, and toasted meringue. A wonderful surprise at any dinner table.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 3 minutes mins
4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 23 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Australian, Canada, New Zealand, South African, United Kingdom, United States
Servings 16
Calories 279 kcal
- 1 box Brownie mix
- Water, oil and eggs as requested on Brownie box
- 6 cups strawberry ice cream or flavour of choice
- 6 egg whites room temperature
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp vanilla
Heat oven to 350°F/180°C.
Grease 13x9 inch oven pan.
Prepare brownie mix as directed and spread in pan.
Bake 25 minutes and cool for 1 hour.
Spread softened ice cream over brownie.
Place in freezer.
Whisk egg whites together with sugar, vanilla and cream of tartar.
Stir over a pan of simmering water until sugar is dissolved and egg mixture reaches 160°C.
Pour into a large bowl and beat on high speed until it forms glossy peaks.
Spread over ice cream layer.
Freeze overnight or at least 3 hours.
Bake at 500°F/260°C for 2 - 3 minutes until peaks turn brown.
Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 142mgPotassium: 127mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 158IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
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