Grapefruit Alaska

Name: Grapefruit Alaska
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 4 large grapefruit; 2 teaspoons rum extract; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped; 3 egg whites; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/4 cup sugar; 8 maraschino cherries

You'll easily impress guests with this dessert. It takes some time to prepare, but the rave reviews I receive make it all worth it. —Peg Atzen, Hackensack, Minnesota

Ingredients

4 large grapefruit
2 teaspoons rum extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup sugar
8 maraschino cherries

Directions

Halve grapefruit and section; remove membranes. Return grapefruit sections to grapefruit halves. Drizzle 1/4 teaspoon rum extract over each. Top with 1 rounded tablespoon of whipped cream; Place on an ungreased foil-lined baking sheet.
In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, cornstarch and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Mound 1/2 cup on each grapefruit half; spread meringue to edges to seal. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until meringue is browned. Top each with a cherry. Serve immediately.