To Each His Own Baked Alaska

This classic dessert goes together easily, but looks impressive. Sponge cake is topped with Grand Marnier, ice cream, and meringue, then served with fresh berries.

Source: Midwest Living

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Recipe Summary

prep:
10 mins
freeze:
2 hrs
bake:
3 mins
total:
2 hrs 13 mins
Servings:
6
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • On a baking sheet, arrange cake slices. Sprinkle with liqueur. Place a scoop of ice cream on each. Cover and freeze for at least 2 hours.

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  • In a large bowl, stir the water into 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar and the meringue powder. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed for 5 minutes. Gradually beat in remaining powdered sugar. Spread meringue over each cake and ice cream serving. Bake in a 500 degree F oven for 3 minutes or until meringue is golden. Serve immediately. If you like, garnish with raspberries. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
345 calories; fat 8g; cholesterol 68mg; carbohydrates 64g; sodium 148mg.
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