Baked Alaska

A retro classic featuring vanilla ice cream on a sponge base, covered with glossy meringue and baked until golden brown.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 385.6 kcals 3084.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 44.5 grams 355.8 grams
Fat 21 grams 168.2 grams
Protein 5.3 grams 42.1 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
175
g
Caster Sugar
for meringue
1
piece
Sponge Cake
ready-made circle, 20cm wide and 2.5cm thick
CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
Dairy
300
ml
300
ml
3
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Vanilla Pod
soft and fresh
Other
3
piece
Egg Whites
free-range

Steps

  • Heat 300ml cream, 300ml milk, and vanilla seeds in a saucepan until just below boiling.
  • Cool the mixture for one hour to infuse, then discard the vanilla pod.
  • Whisk egg yolks and 100g sugar until pale, then gradually whisk in the cream mixture.
  • Cook the custard over gentle heat until thickened, then chill in the fridge overnight.
  • Churn the custard in an ice cream machine until thick and freeze until needed.
  • Whisk egg whites and 175g sugar until glossy, stiff peaks form.
  • Spread jam on the cake, top with ice cream scoops, and cover entirely with meringue.
  • Freeze the assembled Alaska until ready to bake.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 8 to 10 minutes until golden.