LEMON BAKED ALASKA
This impressive dessert, piled high with vanilla ice cream, lemon sauce and meringue, won my mother the grand prize in a local cooking contest as a first-time entrant. It's the perfect finale to a special meal. -Kevin Weeks North Palm Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, eggs, lemon juice and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Stir in butter and lemon zest until blended. Cool completely. Refrigerate until chilled., Spread half of the ice cream into pastry shell. Top with lemon mixture and remaining ice cream. Cover and freeze overnight., In a small 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 12 minutes. , Remove from the heat. Add vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Immediately spread over frozen pie. Bake at 450° for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 142mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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Juan Carlos Paulino Fonseca Gómez
[email protected]Overall, I thought this Lemon Baked Alaska was a great recipe. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Amrita subedi
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my Baked Alaska didn't turn out as expected. The meringue was too soft and the ice cream was too icy.
Annemarie Adams
[email protected]This Baked Alaska was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.
Laju Laju
[email protected]I love the combination of lemon and meringue in this Baked Alaska. It's a classic dessert that is always a hit.
Buoy Roja
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The Baked Alaska is a stunning dessert that will impress your guests.
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[email protected]I had a hard time finding all of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The Baked Alaska was a showstopper!
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[email protected]I've made Baked Alaska before, but this recipe is by far the best. The lemon flavor really shines through and the meringue is cooked to perfection.
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[email protected]This was my first time making Baked Alaska and it turned out great! I was so happy with how it looked and tasted.
krishna sims
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but this Baked Alaska was surprisingly delicious. The meringue was perfectly toasted and the lemon filling was light and refreshing.
Precious Bosha
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the end result was worth it.
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[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my Baked Alaska turned out perfectly! It was so impressive and my guests were amazed.
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[email protected]The lemon ice cream was a bit too sour for my taste, but the meringue was delicious.
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[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it! The lemon flavor was nice change from the usual chocolate or vanilla.
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[email protected]This Lemon Baked Alaska was a huge hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the creamy lemon filling and the perfectly toasted meringue.