BROWNIE BAKED ALASKA
Pistachio and strawberry ice cream top a fudgy brownie base that's frosted with meringue and torched to create this baked Alaska. This concept is said to have emerged when a British physicist known as Count Rumford was experimenting with egg whites during the Revolutionary period and found them to be poor conductors of heat. Make sure to bake the brownie base and layer the ice creams the night before prepping the meringue.
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Categories Desserts Frozen Dessert Recipes 100+ Ice Cream Recipes Chocolate Ice Cream Recipes
Time 13h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch cake pan with parchment and spray the sides with cooking spray.
- Melt butter, semisweet chocolate chips, and unsweetened chocolate in a medium mixing bowl set over a double boiler, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let cool while working on the next step.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a small mixing bowl.
- Whisk sugar, eggs, instant coffee, and vanilla together in another bowl until well combined. Pour in the chocolate mixture and stir to combine. Add in the flour mixture and stir until fully incorporated. Pour batter into the cake pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool completely in the pan, at least 30 minutes.
- In the meantime, transfer ice cream to the refrigerator to warm for 15 minutes. Line a 9-inch glass mixing bowl with plastic wrap, leaving a few inches of overhang on the sides.
- Remove one of the pints of pistachio ice cream and press into the bottom of the prepared bowl using a small rubber spatula. Smooth into an even layer and freeze for 15 minutes. Repeat the process with both pints of strawberry ice cream, freezing for 15 minutes between each pint.
- Fold the overhanging plastic wrap over the top layer of ice cream. Freeze until solid, 10 hours to overnight.
- Turn brownie out, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
- Gently whisk egg whites with superfine sugar and cream of tartar over top of a double boiler until eggs are warm to the touch the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Pour meringue into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whip at a low speed until foamy. Increase speed and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in vanilla.
- Unwrap chilled brownie and place on a serving tray or cake stand. Grab the plastic wrap overhang and lift the ice cream dome out of the bowl, dunking the bottom of the bowl in warm water to help it release. Place dome flat-side down on top of the brownie.
- Quickly frost the dome with the meringue in a swirl pattern, covering the ice cream completely.
- Toast the meringue using a brulee torch, or broil until browned. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 100.5 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 198.8 mg, Sugar 27.3 g
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Jehu Stephenson
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Brandon Garcia
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.
Jagat Ram
[email protected]This was a fun and easy recipe to make. I'm definitely going to make it again.
Alim Boysti
[email protected]I've never had baked Alaska before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my favorite desserts.
Arnob Barua
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a hot day.
Adryanna Gray
[email protected]I made this for a potluck, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!
Nathalia Loio Gomes
[email protected]I added a layer of raspberry jam between the brownies and ice cream. It added a nice tartness to the dessert.
Josue Antequera
[email protected]I used a chocolate chip cookie dough instead of brownies, and it turned out great! This recipe is very versatile.
Farhan Laziz
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of meringue, but I loved the way it complemented the brownies and ice cream in this recipe.
Bawafa Janan
[email protected]This was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a stunning and delicious dessert.
Chloe Finnegan
[email protected]I made this for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best dessert he's ever had.
Qaswar Ali
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion dessert. It's sure to impress your guests.
Habib Urrehman
[email protected]I love the contrast of textures in this dish. The crispy meringue and the soft brownie and ice cream are a perfect combination.
Maryjane Eze
[email protected]This was my first time making baked Alaska, and it turned out surprisingly well! The instructions were easy to follow, and the result was a beautiful and delicious dessert.
Malik Jaani
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfect. The brownies are fudgy and moist, the ice cream is creamy and smooth, and the meringue is light and fluffy. It's a real crowd-pleaser.
Rumi Khatun
[email protected]This brownie baked Alaska was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of the warm, gooey brownies, creamy ice cream, and toasted meringue was divine. I'll definitely be making this again.