Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the tangy brightness of lemon with the rich, creamy texture of ice cream, all encased in a golden-brown meringue shell – the Lemon Baked Alaska. This iconic dessert is a symphony of flavors and textures, guaranteed to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more. With its stunning presentation and delightful taste, the Lemon Baked Alaska is a perfect centerpiece for any special occasion or a delightful treat to satisfy your sweet cravings.
In this article, we present two delectable variations of the Lemon Baked Alaska. The classic version features a tangy lemon ice cream center, encased in a fluffy meringue and torched to perfection. For those who prefer a more sophisticated flavor profile, the Raspberry Lemon Baked Alaska offers a delightful twist, combining the vibrant flavors of lemon and raspberry in a creamy ice cream filling. Both variations are equally stunning and will surely be a hit among dessert enthusiasts.
To guide you through the process of creating these culinary masterpieces, we provide detailed recipes with step-by-step instructions, ensuring success even for novice bakers. From preparing the tangy lemon curd to making the fluffy meringue, each step is explained with precision, allowing you to recreate these desserts with confidence.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey. Whether you choose the classic Lemon Baked Alaska or the vibrant Raspberry Lemon variation, you'll be rewarded with an unforgettable dessert experience that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
BAKED ALASKA
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
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.
LEMON BAKED ALASKA
This is a recipe from my latest copy of Taste of Home Magazine. I must confess I haven't yet made it, but it sounds delicious and easy. I have plans to make it very soon. It's a very different type of ice cream cake! Plan ahead as it need to freeze overnight.
Provided by MarieRynr
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time P1DT18m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, melt butter; add sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel and salt.
- Stir in eggs and yolks; cook and stir for 10 to 12 minutes or until mixture is thickened and thermometer reads 160*F.
- Cool completely.
- Refrigerate until chilled.
- Spread half of the ice cream in the pastry shell.
- Top with Lemon mixture and remaining ice cream.
- Cover and freeze overnight.
- In a heavy saucepan over low heat, combine the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar.
- With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute.
- Contine beating over low heat until mixture reaches 160*F, about 12 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Add the vanilla and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Immediately spread over frozen pie.
- Bake at 450*F for 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.8, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 170.5, Sodium 339.8, Carbohydrate 75.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 64.8, Protein 9
LEMON MERINGUE BAKED ALASKA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 5h30m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the lemon juice and sugar in a small saucepan with 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the mixture is syrupy, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside to cool.
- Make the ice cream cake: Brush a 5-by-9-inch loaf pan with vegetable oil and line with plastic wrap. Scoop the lemon sherbet into the pan and spread into an even layer. Top with the vanilla ice cream in an even layer. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the ice cream and press with your hands to smooth the surface and firmly pack the ice cream. Freeze 30 minutes.
- Uncover the ice cream and arrange the ladyfingers in a single layer on top, trimming them as needed to fit. Brush the ladyfingers with half of the prepared lemon syrup. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Make the meringue: Beat 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, then increase the mixer speed to high and beat until stiff shiny peaks form, about 4 more minutes.
- Uncover the cake and invert onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; let the pan stand overturned until the cake slips out. Remove the plastic wrap and cover the cake completely with the meringue, using the back of a spoon to make swirly peaks. Freeze until firm, at least 2 more hours.
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Bake the cake until the meringue peaks are golden, 3 to 5 minutes, or brown the meringue with a kitchen torch. Let the cake soften 10 minutes at room temperature before slicing. Serve with the remaining lemon syrup for drizzling.
BAKED ALASKA
Steps:
- Line a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap.
- Place the softened ice cream into the loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Place the piece of cake on top of the ice cream, press down lightly, and place the pan in the freezer for 1 hour.
- After an hour, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a 2-quart saucepan and place over high heat. Stir just until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Clip on a candy thermometer and bring the mixture to 240 degrees F.
- While the syrup is cooking, place the egg whites, salt, and vanilla into the bowl of a stand mixer and, using the whisk attachment, whisk the eggs on high speed until they reach medium peaks, 4 to 5 minutes.
- When the sugar syrup reaches 240 degrees F, remove from the heat and, with the stand mixer on low speed, slowly and carefully pour the syrup in a thin steady stream into the egg white mixture, being careful not to come in contact with the whisk. Once all the syrup has been added, increase the mixer speed to high and whisk until stiff peaks are formed and the mixture has cooled, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove the loaf pan from the freezer, turn upside down onto a heatproof serving platter, and remove the plastic wrap. Completely cover the ice cream cake combo with a 1-inch layer of meringue all around, sealing the meringue to the pan around the bottom edge.
- Use a propane torch to brown the meringue all over. Serve immediately. May be frozen once the meringue has browned.
BAKED ALASKA
Make this retro dessert for a festive get-together. With ice cream, fluffy meringue and sponge cake, it's a showstopper - and it's easier to make than it looks
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter and line a 20cm cake tin. Beat together the butter and sugar using a hand whisk or freestanding mixer, for 5 mins until pale and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla and eggs, then fold through the flour, lemon zest and milk. Spoon the mixture into the tin, smooth over and bake for 18-20 mins until golden and firm to the touch. Leave to cool completely before starting the meringue.
- Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks in a clean bowl, then add the sugar 1 tbsp at a time while whisking continuously, until you have a thick, glossy mixture that holds its shape when the beaters are lifted away from the bowl. Quickly beat in the vinegar.
- Remove the ice cream from the freezer 10 mins before you assemble to soften slightly. Place the sponge on a serving plate. Spread the jam over the top of the sponge in an even layer. Scoop balls of the ice cream into a mound in the middle of the sponge, leaving a 1-2cm gap of sponge around the edge. Gently smooth the side and top of the ice cream with a palette knife. Spoon and swirl the meringue around the outside of the ice cream and cake base with a large spoon. Use a blow torch to evenly brown the outside of the meringue, if you have one. Cut into wedges to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 42 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.44 milligram of sodium
LEMON BAKED ALASKA
Make and share this Lemon Baked Alaska recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LikeItLoveIt
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook cake mix as directed in layers, but this recipe only uses 1 layer.
- Place the layer on an oven proof plate.
- The day before, or early in the day, poke holes in the cake and pour brandy over the cake and sprinkle with sugar.
- Just before serving, beat egg whites until very stiff and add sugar gradually and continue to beat until it stand in peaks.
- Place mounds of ice cream (shape in half balls) on top of layer and cover completely with meringue.
- Place in preheated hot oven until it browns (about 10 minutes.) At the table, add 2 oz.
- brandy to the tray and light.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.4, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 1.1, Sodium 366.3, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 34.1, Protein 3.7
Tips:
- For the best results, use high-quality ingredients. This includes using fresh lemons, real vanilla extract, and good-quality ice cream.
- Make sure the ice cream is very cold before assembling the Baked Alaska. This will help to prevent it from melting too quickly.
- Be careful not to overcook the meringue. It should be lightly browned and slightly crisp on the outside, but still soft and marshmallowy on the inside.
- Serve the Baked Alaska immediately after it is made. This is when it is at its best.
Conclusion:
Lemon Baked Alaska is a classic dessert that is sure to impress your guests. It is a delightful combination of tart lemon, sweet meringue, and creamy ice cream. With a little care and attention, you can easily make this dessert at home. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to serve, give Lemon Baked Alaska a try. Note: This recipe can be easily adapted to make other flavors of Baked Alaska. For example, you could use orange, raspberry, or strawberry ice cream instead of lemon ice cream.
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