Baked Alaska with Passion Fruit

A sophisticated dessert featuring sponge cake topped with ice cream, encased in toasted meringue and served with passion fruit sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 546.3 kcals 2185 kcals
Carbohydrates 95.6 grams 382.4 grams
Fat 15.5 grams 62.1 grams
Protein 6.1 grams 24.5 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
90
g
50
g
Caster Sugar
for the sauce
0.5
tsp
Dairy
Fruits
2
piece
Passion Fruit
halved, seeds used
GrainsCereals
1
piece
Sponge Flan Case
large, cut in half widthways to 5mm thick
Liquids
Other
3
piece
Egg Whites
medium

Steps

  • Whisk egg whites with caster sugar until stiff peaks form.
  • Whisk in sieved icing sugar until the mixture is smooth and shiny.
  • Cut four discs from the sponge flan case using a 7.5cm cutter.
  • Place sponge discs on plates and drizzle with passion fruit liqueur.
  • Top each sponge disc with a large scoop of ice cream.
  • Pipe meringue mixture over the ice cream to cover it completely.
  • Brown the meringue using a blow torch or a very hot oven.
  • Simmer water and caster sugar in a pan until sugar dissolves.
  • Whisk in passion fruit purée and arrowroot and cook until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the fresh passion fruit seeds.
  • Serve by spooning the sauce around the base of each baked Alaska.