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Two Layer Baked Alaska Recipe

The very first desert I made for company was a Baked Alaska. It was a complete disaster. When I finally got it right I branched out and made two-layered treat, which was a total success and continues to be a favorite. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

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Two Layer Baked Alaska Recipe

Prep: 45 min. + freezing Bake: 5 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

45 5 50

Ingredients

3 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/3 cup shortening
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
FILLING:
2 cups chocolate ice cream, softened
2 cups strawberry ice cream, softened
CHOCOLATE SAUCE:
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
4 ounces semisweet chocolate
MERINGUE:
4 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Directions

In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Stir in the cracker crumbs, pecans and brown sugar. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Spread chocolate ice cream into crust. Layer with strawberry ice cream. Cover and freeze 1-2 hours or until firm.
In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, water and butter to a boil; stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Add the chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Drizzle 1/2 cup over ice cream. Freeze until firm.
In a small heavy saucepan, combine the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until egg mixture reaches 160°, about 4 minutes.
Transfer to a bowl; beat 5-7 minutes or until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Immediately spread over frozen pie. Heat with a creme brulee torch for 3-4 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Serve immediately with remaining chocolate sauce. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 586 calories, 34 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 159 mg sodium, 68 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Originally published as Two Layer Baked Alaska in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2012, p62