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Minty Baked Alaska

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

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

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Minty Baked Alaska cont.

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.