To Each His Own Baked Alaska

Rating: Unrated

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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