How to Cook Baked Alaska
Thin layers of ice cream are separated by crispy graham crackers and pure fudge sauce, you can also add sprinkles for a little drama. Assemble this desert the day before and be sure to leave some free space in your freezer before you begin assembling. This recipe can be easily cut in half, just bake the brownie crust in a 9-inch square pan, or you can bake it in the 12 x 9-inch pan and use just half.
Ingredients:
brownies
6 cups mint ice cream, slightly softened
1 1/2 cups chocolate sauce, plus more for serving (you can buy or use 1/2 hot fudge sauce recipe)
One 15-ounce box of regular graham crackers
1 1/2 cups egg whites (from about 10 large eggs)
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 1/4 cups of sugar
Addresses:
Remove the brownies from their baking tray and remove the paper from the bottom. Cut a piece of cardboard the same size as the brownies and wrap it in a double layer of aluminum foil. Place the brownies on the foil-covered cardboard and place on a baking sheet that will fit in your freezer. Working quickly, spread brownie with 2 cups mint ice cream. Then drizzle 1/2 cup of the chocolate sauce over the ice cream layer. Top with a single layer of graham crackers. Place pan in freezer until firm, at least 30 minutes. Repeat the layering process two more times, and on the last layer, cover the outer edges with whole-grain crackers as well. Return to freezer.
In large bowl, beat rim whites on high speed with cream of tartar until foamy. Slowly add the sugar and beat until the sugar dissolves and the whites have tripled in volume and hold stiff peaks. Spread the whipped whites over the ice cream cake evenly. Using an offset spatula, make a swirl pattern in the meringue, you can also use a piping bag with a large star trek to decorate it in the same way. Freeze for 3 hours. The cake can be made up to this point a day or two in advance and can be kept frozen.
To serve, preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Place dessert directly from freezer in oven and bake until deep golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Place sparklers on the cake to bring it to the table for a spectacular presentation! Serve sliced with additional chocolate sauce on the side.