MOCHA BAKED ALASKAS

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Make these baked Alaskas ahead of time-you can torch the completed desserts and freeze them up to 24 hours before serving. -Kerry Dingwall, Ponte Vedra, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
3 cups coffee ice cream
6 large egg whites
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until completely cooled, about 1 hour., Meanwhile, slice pound cake horizontally into three layers. Cut cake into six 3-in. circles; brush tops with coffee (save remaining cake for another use)., Line six jumbo muffin cups with foil liners. Spoon ice cream into each. Top with ganache, spreading evenly. Place cake, coffee side down, over ganache, pressing gently. Cover and freeze until firm, about 3 hours., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until egg white mixture reaches 160°, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add vanilla and salt; beat until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved., Invert layered cakes onto an ungreased foil-lined baking sheet; remove foil liners. Immediately spread meringue over cakes, sealing to cover completely., Heat with a kitchen torch or broil 8 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Serve immediately.

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Herry Makhubela
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This was my first time making meringue and it turned out great! The baked Alaska was a hit at my party.


Leeland Coombs
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I'm not a huge fan of coffee, but I still enjoyed this dessert. The chocolate ganache and meringue topping were delicious.


Nick Christian
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This is a bit of a challenging recipe, but it's definitely worth the effort. The baked Alaska turned out perfectly and was absolutely delicious.


Siam Ahammed
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I love the combination of coffee and chocolate in this dessert. It's the perfect after-dinner treat.


Kigaxy Steven
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to wow your guests.


Quin Lhogical
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I followed the recipe exactly and my baked Alaska turned out perfectly. It was a delicious and impressive dessert.


Lisa Martinez
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This was my first time making meringue and it turned out great! The baked Alaska was a hit at my party.


ALI mujtaba NABIZADA
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I'm not a huge fan of coffee, but I still enjoyed this dessert. The chocolate ganache and meringue topping were delicious.


JS JAFAR
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This recipe is a bit challenging, but it's definitely worth the effort. The baked Alaska turned out perfectly and was absolutely delicious.


Abeer Nabulsi
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The meringue topping was especially a hit.


Nqobile Simelane
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Pawan Patel
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I love the combination of coffee and chocolate in this dessert. It's the perfect after-dinner treat.


Levi Walker
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This dessert is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious treat.


John King
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The coffee ice cream and chocolate ganache are a perfect match.


Ahmed Zeka
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This was my first time making baked Alaska and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dessert was delicious.


Kursed Ahmed
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I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The presentation is also very impressive.


Ehsan
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This classic dessert combines coffee and ice cream in a delicious way. The meringue topping is perfectly browned and the filling is smooth and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!