Best 6 Easy Baked Alaska Recipes

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Indulge in a classic dessert with a modern twist: Baked Alaska. This iconic dish combines a moist sponge cake base, a layer of smooth and creamy ice cream, and a delicate meringue topping, all culminating in a symphony of flavors and textures. Our curated collection of Baked Alaska recipes offers a range of variations to suit every taste, from the traditional to the innovative. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of crafting this impressive dessert, ensuring a perfect balance of textures and flavors in every bite.

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BAKED ALASKA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 6h29m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Vegetable oil, for brushing
1 pint raspberry, passion fruit or other sorbet, softened
1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
1 quart chocolate ice cream, softened
1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs (about 17 crushed wafers)
1 loaf pound cake
1 cup egg whites (about 6 large), at room temperature
Pinch of cream of tartar
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Make the ice cream cake: Brush a 3-quart metal bowl with vegetable oil; line with plastic wrap. Fill the bowl with scoops of the sorbet, vanilla ice cream and half of the chocolate ice cream, alternating small and large scoops to create a mosaic of colors and shapes. Place a piece of plastic wrap on top of the ice cream; press down to close the gaps between scoops and even out the surface. Remove the plastic wrap, sprinkle the ice cream with the wafer crumbs and re-cover with the plastic wrap, pressing gently. Freeze until set, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove the wrap and spread the remaining chocolate ice cream in an even layer on top of the crumbs. Cut the pound cake into 1/2-inch-thick slices; completely cover the ice cream with the slices, trimming as needed (you'll use about two-thirds of the cake). Cover with fresh plastic wrap and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.
  • Make the meringue: Whip the egg whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until foamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in the sugar on high speed until the whites are glossy and hold stiff peaks.
  • Remove the top layer of plastic wrap, then invert the cake onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. (If necessary, let the cake stand overturned until it slips out.) Remove the rest of the plastic wrap and cover the ice cream completely with the meringue, making the dome-shaped top slightly thicker than the sides. Form swirly peaks in the meringue using the back of a spoon. Freeze for at least 3 more hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Bake the cake until the meringue peaks are golden, about 4 minutes, or brown the meringue with a blowtorch. Let the cake soften at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Freeze any leftovers.

BAKED ALASKA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: vanilla ice cream, strawberry ice cream, chocolate ice cream, butter, sugar, eggs, cake flour, milk, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, vanilla extract

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Desserts

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pt vanilla ice cream, softened
2 pt strawberry ice cream, softened
2 pt chocolate ice cream, softened
1 cup butter, at room temperature
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, at room temperature
3 cups cake flour, sifted
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 egg whites, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Wrap a 10-inch (25 cm) freezer-safe bowl in plastic wrap. Scoop the vanilla ice cream into the bowl, and using a spatula smooth the ice cream to form an even layer. Freeze for 1 hour, or until frozen.
  • Remove the bowl from the freezer, and scoop the strawberry ice cream onto the frozen vanilla layer. Using a spatula, smooth the strawberry ice cream to form an even layer. Freeze for 1 hour, or until frozen. After the strawberry layer is frozen, repeat with chocolate ice cream.
  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • In a bowl, add the eggs and sugar and whisk until well combined. Add 1 egg and mix until combined. Repeat with remaining eggs, mixing after each egg is added.
  • Alternate adding a little bit of flour and milk, whisking after each addition until combined. Repeat until the flour and milk have been used up. The batter should be smooth and creamy.
  • Add the baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract and whisk until well combined.
  • Pour the batter into a greased and floured 10-inch cake tin and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely. Once cool, invert the cake onto a plate and set aside.
  • Bring a pan of water to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Place a heatproof bowl over the simmering water, and add the egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar. Whisk constantly until the sugar has dissolved and the egg white mixture is warm, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove the bowl from the pan. Using a hand mixer, beat the egg white mixture until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 10 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
  • Remove the bowl of ice cream from the freezer and gently invert it onto the cake, creating a dome shape. Remove the plastic wrap from the ice cream.
  • Working quickly, use a spatula to spread a layer of meringue over the entire cake and ice cream dome so that it's fully coated.
  • Using a kitchen torch, brown the peaks of meringue.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 852 calories, Carbohydrate 105 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 75 grams

BAKED ALASKA



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This is an impressive dessert for any occasion. For Thanksgiving, I make the pumpkin version of this Baked Alaska recipe instead of pumpkin pie. -Linda Sanner, Portage, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
2 eggs
3 tablespoons plus 5 teaspoon water, divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
2/3 cup cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
5 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon rum extract
2 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Spoon ice cream into a 1-1/2-qt. bowl lined with plastic wrap; freeze until firm. Line a greased 9-in. round baking pan with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. Place a clean kitchen towel over a wire rack; dust towel with confectioners' sugar. Set aside., In a large bowl, beat the eggs, 3 tablespoons water and vanilla. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; fold into egg mixture. , Gently spoon into prepared pan. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Immediately run a knife around edge of pan; invert onto prepared wire rack. Gently peel off waxed paper; cool completely., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the egg whites, cream of tartar and remaining sugar and water; beat on low speed with a portable mixer for 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until mixture reaches 160°, about 12 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add rum extract; beat until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes. , Place cake on an ungreased foil-lined baking sheet; unmold ice cream and place over cake. Immediately spread meringue over ice cream and cake, sealing it to foil; sprinkle with almonds. Freeze until ready to serve, up to 24 hours. , Just before serving, heat with a creme brulee torch or broil on lowest oven rack position for 3-5 minutes or until meringue is light browned. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

TRADITIONAL BAKED ALASKA



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Moist cake is topped with three layers of ice cream and fluffy meringue in this old-fashioned dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray
6 tablespoons sugar
3 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
3 large egg whites, room temperature
Pinch of salt
4 1/2 pints chocolate ice cream
3 pints vanilla ice cream
1 pint coffee ice cream
1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles
Swiss Meringue

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper, and spray with cooking spray.
  • Combine 3 tablespoons sugar and the egg yolks in bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; whisk, on medium speed, until pale yellow and thick, about 15 minutes. Add vanilla, and fold in melted chocolate just to combine.
  • Combine egg white and a pinch of salt in bowl of electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; whip, on medium speed, until frothy. Add remaining 3 tablespoons sugar; beat until stiff. Fold egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
  • Carefully pour batter into prepared cake pan. Bake until cake is set and top is dull, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.
  • Spray a 12-cup bowl with a 9-inch diameter with cooking spray; line with plastic wrap. Pack base of bowl and up the sides with chocolate ice cream; cover with plastic and press with your hands to make an even, smooth layer. Transfer to freezer and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Remove plastic wrap and form a layer of vanilla ice cream on top of the chocolate; cover with plastic wrap and press with your hands to make an even, smooth layer. Transfer to freezer and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Remove plastic wrap and form a layer of coffee ice cream on top of vanilla, leaving a small well in the center of the coffee layer; add sprinkles to well and cover with plastic wrap. Transfer to freezer and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Place cake on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet. Remove ice cream from freezer and remove plastic wrap; invert bowl over cake. Keep ice cream covered with plastic wrap, and return ice cream cake to freezer.
  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees (if not using a kitchen torch). Fill a pastry bag, fitted with a large star tip (such as Ateco No. 827), with meringue; pipe onto ice cream in a decorative fashion, or spoon meringue over ice cream and swirl with a rubber spatula. If ice cream starts to soften, return cake to freezer for 15 minutes.
  • Using a kitchen torch, heat meringue until it just starts to brown. Alternatively, place in oven and bake until meringue just starts to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from oven, transfer to a serving platter, and serve immediately.

BAKED ALASKA



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Cake and ice cream dessert topped with meringue -- vary ice cream flavors for your signature dish. I like cherry-burgundy ice cream!

Provided by shirleyo

Categories     Desserts     Frozen Dessert Recipes     Ice Cream Cake Recipes

Time 11h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 egg
½ teaspoon almond extract
8 egg whites
⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch round mixing bowl or deep 8-inch square container with foil. Spread ice cream in container, packing firmly. Cover and freeze 8 hours or until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch pan.
  • Prepare cake mix with egg and almond extract. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven according to package instructions, until center of cake springs back when lightly touched.
  • Beat egg whites with cream of tartar, salt and sugar until stiff peaks form.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment or heavy brown paper. Place cake in center. Turn molded ice cream out onto cake. Quickly and prettily spread meringue over cake and ice cream, all the way to paper to seal. Return to freezer 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Bake the Alaska on the lowest shelf, 8 to 10 minutes, or until meringue is lightly browned. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 315.1 mg, Sugar 44 g

EASY BAKED ALASKA



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This isn't your grandmother's Baked Alaska! We took our heirloom recipe and gave it a modern twist by converting it into an easy (and achievable) 13x9 dessert. Dreamy layers of brownie, strawberry ice cream and a perfect meringue give it an over-the-top finish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h45m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box 18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box for cakelike brownies
6 cups (1.5 quarts) strawberry ice cream, softened
6 egg whites, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box for cakelike brownies. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool 1 hour.
  • Evenly spread softened strawberry ice cream on top of cooled brownie. Place in freezer while making meringue.
  • In medium glass or metal bowl, stir egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar and vanilla with whisk until blended. Set over pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally with whisk, 16 to 20 minutes or until sugar has dissolved and egg mixture reaches 160°F. Pour into large bowl; beat with electric mixer on high speed 8 to 10 minutes or until stiff glossy peaks form. Use small icing spatula to swirl meringue over top of ice cream layer. Freeze at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 500°F. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until meringue peaks start to turn golden brown. Cut into 5 rows by 3 rows. Store covered in freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 41 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality vanilla ice cream for the best flavor. If you can, use homemade ice cream for the freshest, most delicious results.
  • If you don't have a kitchen torch, you can brown the meringue in the oven. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and place the Baked Alaska on a baking sheet. Bake for 2-3 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
  • For a dramatic presentation, serve the Baked Alaska immediately after torching the meringue. The meringue will start to deflate after a few minutes, so don't wait too long.
  • If you're having trouble getting the meringue to stick to the ice cream, try using a little bit of corn syrup. Brush the ice cream with corn syrup before adding the meringue, and it will help the two layers stick together.
  • You can also use a different type of ice cream for this recipe. Try using chocolate, mint, or strawberry ice cream for a fun twist.

Conclusion:

Baked Alaska is a classic dessert that is sure to impress your guests. It's a fun and easy recipe to make, and it's always a hit. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give Baked Alaska a try. You won't be disappointed!

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