Description
Create a restaurant-quality centerpiece at home with this reliable Baked Alaska recipe. Featuring a sturdy, fudgy brownie base and a luscious ice cream center, this dessert is crowned with a stable, marshmallow-like meringue that toasts into a golden, protective shell. Perfect for celebrations, this recipe simplifies the assembly process to ensure a professional result that wows guests every time without the stress of a collapsing dessert.
Ingredients
3 quarts ice cream (vanilla or strawberry)
1 batch brownie batter for 9-inch pan
4 large egg whites, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Soften ice cream on the counter for 10 minutes.
Line a 9-inch, 2.5-quart bowl with plastic wrap with enough overhang.
Beat softened ice cream until creamy and spread into the bowl, then freeze for 8 hours.
Bake your favorite fudgy brownie recipe in a 9-inch pan and cool completely.
Once the ice cream is solid, invert it onto the cooled brownie base.
Preheat oven to 450°F.
In a clean bowl, whip egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
Gradually add sugar while whipping until stiff, glossy peaks form, then add vanilla extract.
Spread meringue completely over the ice cream and brownie, sealing the edges to the plate.
Bake for 5-8 minutes until golden brown, or use a kitchen torch to toast the exterior.
Notes
Ensure the ice cream and brownie are thoroughly frozen before assembly to maintain structural integrity. The brownie acts as a thermal insulator. If using a kitchen torch, you can achieve a more controlled browning. Store leftovers in the freezer immediately.
- Prep Time: 45
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg