Baked Alaska is made with a layer of cake and a dome of ice cream covered with fluffy meringue that's caramelized for a showstopping nostalgic dessert!
Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
330 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Step 2
Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch round mixing bowl with plastic wrap. Pack softened ice cream into the prepared bowl, then flatten the top and cover with more plastic wrap. Freeze until firm, 8 hours to overnight.
Step 3
Beat egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.
Step 4
Bake cake on the lowest oven shelf until meringue is light brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 5
Gather all ingredients.
Step 6
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place cake in the center. Remove ice cream from the freezer, discard plastic wrap, and turn ice cream out on top of cake.
Step 7
Quickly spread meringue over ice cream and cake, swirling in decorative patterns if desired. Freeze for 2 hours.
Step 8
Slice and enjoy!
Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
8 large egg whites
0.125 teaspoon salt
0.125 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened, or as needed
