Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 2 cups ice cream (softened, your favorite flavor)
  • 3 egg whites
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • Strawberries (for garnish, optional)
  • Cookies (for garnish, optional)

Instruction

  • Spoon the softened ice cream into an even layer into 2, 3½" - ramekins. Freeze.
  • Whip the egg whites (reserve the yolks for another use) in a medium bowl using a hand blender set on high speed.
  • Gradually add the sugar to the egg whites and continue whipping until the egg whites begin to thicken.
  • Add the cream of tartar to the fluffy egg whites and continue whipping until soft peaks form.
  • Remove the ice cream filled ramekins from the freezer and liberally top each one with the meringue, making sure to not leave any holes between the ice cream and the meringue topping.
  • Use a kitchen culinary torch to lightly toast and brown the top of each baked Alaska OR place them under the broiler and broil them (closely watched) until lightly golden. Remove.
  • Garnish each Alaska with strawberries and cookies (optional), and serve immediately.