BROWNIE BAKED ALASKA
Pistachio and strawberry ice cream top a fudgy brownie base that's frosted with meringue and torched to create this baked Alaska. This concept is said to have emerged when a British physicist known as Count Rumford was experimenting with egg whites during the Revolutionary period and found them to be poor conductors of heat. Make sure to bake the brownie base and layer the ice creams the night before prepping the meringue.
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Categories Desserts Frozen Dessert Recipes 100+ Ice Cream Recipes Chocolate Ice Cream Recipes
Time 13h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch cake pan with parchment and spray the sides with cooking spray.
- Melt butter, semisweet chocolate chips, and unsweetened chocolate in a medium mixing bowl set over a double boiler, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let cool while working on the next step.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a small mixing bowl.
- Whisk sugar, eggs, instant coffee, and vanilla together in another bowl until well combined. Pour in the chocolate mixture and stir to combine. Add in the flour mixture and stir until fully incorporated. Pour batter into the cake pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool completely in the pan, at least 30 minutes.
- In the meantime, transfer ice cream to the refrigerator to warm for 15 minutes. Line a 9-inch glass mixing bowl with plastic wrap, leaving a few inches of overhang on the sides.
- Remove one of the pints of pistachio ice cream and press into the bottom of the prepared bowl using a small rubber spatula. Smooth into an even layer and freeze for 15 minutes. Repeat the process with both pints of strawberry ice cream, freezing for 15 minutes between each pint.
- Fold the overhanging plastic wrap over the top layer of ice cream. Freeze until solid, 10 hours to overnight.
- Turn brownie out, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
- Gently whisk egg whites with superfine sugar and cream of tartar over top of a double boiler until eggs are warm to the touch the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Pour meringue into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whip at a low speed until foamy. Increase speed and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in vanilla.
- Unwrap chilled brownie and place on a serving tray or cake stand. Grab the plastic wrap overhang and lift the ice cream dome out of the bowl, dunking the bottom of the bowl in warm water to help it release. Place dome flat-side down on top of the brownie.
- Quickly frost the dome with the meringue in a swirl pattern, covering the ice cream completely.
- Toast the meringue using a brulee torch, or broil until browned. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 100.5 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 198.8 mg, Sugar 27.3 g
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[email protected]This is the best brownie baked alaska recipe I've ever tried. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Gideon Jonah
[email protected]I've never made a baked alaska before, but this recipe made it easy. The results were impressive and my guests were very impressed.
TITUS FANDAY
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's totally worth it. The brownie baked alaska is a real showstopper.
MD Shahidul Islam
[email protected]I love how this recipe uses simple ingredients to create such a stunning and delicious dessert. It's a real crowd-pleaser.
anamul kabir
[email protected]This was the perfect dessert for my summer party. It was light and refreshing, and the flavors were amazing.
Juliet Nayiga
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The brownie baked alaska was a hit at my party.
Emmanuel Kirui
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more challenging than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The brownie baked alaska was a showstopper and my guests loved it.
Peter Agbo
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the meringue to brown evenly, but other than that, this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
Riley Moore
[email protected]The brownie baked alaska was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still a nice dessert. The meringue was perfectly crispy and the ice cream was creamy and smooth.
Jaleel Nyela
[email protected]This was my first time making a baked alaska and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. I'll definitely be making this again.
Eluke Genevieve
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any special occasion. I highly recommend it!
Leah-Chelsy Billington
[email protected]Wow! This dessert is absolutely stunning. It's like something you'd see in a fancy restaurant. I was so impressed with how it turned out. The flavors and textures are amazing.
Ike Wisdom
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my brownie baked alaska turned out perfectly. The meringue was golden brown and crisp, the ice cream was creamy and smooth, and the brownie was fudgy and decadent. My guests couldn't get enough of it!
Miguel Rod
[email protected]This recipe was a total hit at my dinner party! The combination of the rich brownie, creamy ice cream, and toasted meringue was divine. It was also surprisingly easy to make, even for someone like me who's not a seasoned baker. I'll definitely be mak