Minty Baked Alaska
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I'VE MADE this dessert on a few special occasions for my husband and me. He just loves it.
It's so easy, but it looks and tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen. Crushed peppermint candy adds a special taste and decorative touch. It never fails to impress.
-Brenda Mast, Clearwater, Florida
SERVINGS: 2
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Broiled
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients:
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dash salt
- 1 tablespoon crushed peppermint candy
- 2/3 cup mint chocolate chip ice cream
- 2 individual round sponge cakes
Directions:
In a double boiler, combine the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar; with a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until mixture reaches 160°, about 12 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Add vanilla and salt; beat until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Fold in peppermint candy.
Place sponge cakes on an ungreased foil-lined baking sheet; top each with 1/3 cup ice cream. Immediately spread meringue over ice cream and cake, sealing meringue to the foil. Broil 8 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately. Yield: 2 servings.