HOLIDAY BAKED ALASKA
With a gingersnap crust, minty ice cream filling and airy meringue topping, this treat is deliciously different. Chill for a day and bake just before serving.-Carole Halling, Batavia, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, butter, brown sugar and cinnamon; set aside 1/3 cup. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, combine ice cream, schnapps and reserved crumbs; spoon into crust. Freeze overnight or until firm., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until egg mixture reaches 160°, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; beat until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread meringue over ice cream, sealing to edges of crust., Bake at 400° for 2-5 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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Nehansa Muthumini
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It was a waste of time and money.
Samuel Jai
[email protected]This baked Alaska was a disaster! It was too difficult to make and it didn't taste good.
Richard Haten
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my baked Alaska didn't turn out right. The meringue was too runny and the ice cream melted.
Shahbaz Shaikh
[email protected]This baked Alaska was a lot of work, but it was worth it. It was a showstopper at my party!
Atiba Zehra
[email protected]I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The baked Alaska turned out great!
Kishor kumar kishori ram
[email protected]This baked Alaska was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still a good dessert.
Salem suhail2001 KHAN12
[email protected]I love baked Alaska and this recipe did not disappoint! It was everything I was hoping for and more.
Dan Devis
[email protected]This baked Alaska was the perfect dessert for my holiday party. It was easy to make and it looked so impressive.
raheel Heera
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of baked Alaska, but this recipe changed my mind! It was so light and fluffy, and the flavor was amazing.
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[email protected]This baked Alaska was delicious! The ice cream and cake were the perfect combination and the meringue was perfectly toasted.
Anoo Mhmd
[email protected]This was my first time making baked Alaska and it was a success! The instructions were easy to follow and the dessert turned out amazing.
ABDUL GHFAR776
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my baked Alaska turned out perfectly! It was so easy to make and it looked just like the picture.
Zakyran Wanganeen
[email protected]This baked Alaska was a bit challenging to make, but it was totally worth it! The end result was a beautiful and delicious dessert that everyone loved.
Olivia Bofa
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The ice cream and cake were perfectly balanced and the meringue was light and fluffy. It was a perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Suboor Bajwa
[email protected]This baked Alaska was a hit at our holiday party! It was so delicious and impressive-looking. Thanks for sharing the recipe!