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Baked Alaska for Two

simple baked Alaska with graham cracker crumb bottom, ice cream pile high and topped with a delicious Italian Meringue slightly browned for a delicious toasted flavor
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 -4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup chocolate melted (I use 60% cacao chips from Ghirardelli)
  • 3-4 cups ice cream chocolate approximately 1/2 a 48 oz container
  • Italian Meringue recipe
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 egg whites from large eggs

Instructions

  • I used 5" round aluminum foil tins.
  • Mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted chocolate and press into the bottom of the tin (alternatively, you can use butter if you'd prefer plain graham cracker bottom.
  • prepare meringue by bringing the sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan until it reaches 240°
  • in the bowl of a mixer whip egg whites until soft peaks form
  • then slowly drizzle the syrup into the whipping egg whites until all the syrup is added (be sure not to pour it in)
  • Continue to whip the mixture until the bowl is cool and the meringue is at room temperature, it should offer firm peaks
  • Allow the ice cream to sit out at room temperature for 5-10 minutes so it's easy to scoop
  • Pile the ice cream on top of the crumb bottom
  • then pile on the meringue,
  • swirl it with the back of a spoon either to go around the ice cream in a circle or to create a "peaked" effect
  • Use a torch to toast the meringue or place it under the broil for 2 minutes