SPUMONI BAKED ALASKA

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For a refreshing end to a rich meal, try this freezer finale. Its intriguing interior and pretty color scheme are bound to garner oohs and aahs. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped hazelnuts
2 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened, divided
1/2 cup chopped pistachios
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
6 drops green food coloring, optional
1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
1 tablespoon rum
MERINGUE:
8 large egg whites, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into chocolate mixture. Stir in hazelnuts., Spread into a greased 8-in. round baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake), 35-40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., Meanwhile, line an 8-in. round bowl (1-1/2 qt.) with foil. In a smaller bowl, place 1 qt. ice cream; add the pistachios, almond extract and, if desired, food coloring. Quickly spread ice cream over bottom and up sides of foil-lined bowl, leaving the center hollow; cover and freeze for 30 minutes., In a small bowl, combine cherries, cherry juice, rum and remaining 1 qt. ice cream. Pack ice cream into hollow center of 8-in. bowl; cover and freeze., In a large heavy saucepan, combine egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until egg mixture reaches 160°, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; beat until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved., Place brownie on an ungreased foil-lined baking sheet; top with inverted ice cream mold. Remove foil. Immediately spread meringue over ice cream, sealing to edges of brownie. Freeze until ready to serve, up to 24 hours., Preheat oven to 400°. Bake until meringue is lightly browned, 2-5 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 29g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Minikhosa
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This baked Alaska was amazing! It was the perfect dessert for my dinner party.


KnowledgeBNB
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This baked Alaska was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I'll try making it again with a different type of ice cream.


Siddhartha Paul
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my baked Alaska didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The meringue was a bit too tough and the ice cream was a bit too icy.


Nani kumari Maharjan
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This baked Alaska was a bit challenging to make, but it was worth the effort. It was a real showstopper.


Mark Bawden
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This was a delicious and impressive dessert. I would definitely recommend it.


RK Niloy Raj Romeo
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Overall, this was a great recipe. The baked Alaska was delicious and looked very impressive.


mental mental
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This baked Alaska was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good.


Cynthia Mendoza
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The meringue on this baked Alaska was a bit too tough, but the spumoni ice cream was delicious.


Yessenia Estrada
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This baked Alaska was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


Farhim Ahmed
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I'm not usually a fan of baked Alaska, but this recipe was amazing. The spumoni ice cream was so creamy and flavorful, and the meringue was perfectly toasted.


Raham shad
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This was the best baked Alaska I've ever had! The spumoni ice cream was so delicious, and the meringue was perfectly browned.


Mike Rays
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I loved the combination of flavors in this baked Alaska. The spumoni ice cream was so creamy and flavorful, and the meringue was perfectly toasted. I will definitely be making this again.


no1 Hamza king
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This baked Alaska was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. I think it would be perfect for a special occasion.


Christine Chibalonza
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The spumoni ice cream was delicious, but the meringue was a bit too sweet for my taste. Next time, I will try using a different type of meringue.


Janae Oatman
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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 dish was a showstopper. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Leanne Keay
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I'm not a huge fan of baked Alaska, but this recipe changed my mind. The spumoni ice cream was so creamy and flavorful, and the meringue was light and airy. I loved the combination of textures and flavors.


Louisa Ramgoolam
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This baked Alaska was a huge hit at my dinner party! The spumoni ice cream gave it a delicious and unique flavor, and the meringue was perfectly toasted. I will definitely be making this again.