Baked Alaska

Omelette Norvegienne

This Baked Alaska is one very special dessert and will have everyone coming back for more!

A light heavenly sponge enveloping the creamiest ice-cream - you don't get better than this!

It may seem a bit tricky if you've never made this before but it really is easy as long as you follow the instructions and completely cover the ice-cream with the meringue!

It's well worth the effort and you are sure to impress everyone at your table!



Ingredients

• 4 large egg whites

• 8 oz sugar (250gm)

• 1 sponge cake (genoese)

• 3 tablespoons kirsch or other liqueur

• 16oz (500gm) vanilla ice-cream

• Icing sugar - just a sprinkle

Method

• Whisk the egg whites with the sugar until it forms stiff peaks. This can be done using an electric whisk or by hand whisk but takes much longer.

• Place the meringue in the refrigerator to chill.

• Cut the cake in half horizontally and sprinkle with the liqueur.

• Place half the cake on a serving plate and cover it with the ice-cream. The ice-cream must be frozen solid - you may have to cut it into pieces!

• Place the other piece of cake on the top. Press it down completely covering the ice-cream.

• Cover the whole area of the cake with the meringue quite roughly. This is the crucial part it MUST be completely covered!

• Sprinkle with icing sugar.

• Place in centre of pre-heated oven 220C/425F until golden brown.

This is just a sumptuous dessert and one I know you and your family and friends will fall madly in love with!

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