5 from 72 votes
Easy Baked Alaska
Easy Baked Alaska features layers of neapolitan ice cream shaped in a bowl, topped with pound cake slices, and covered in a smooth meringue that protects the ice cream during quick baking. The result is a colorful, creamy frozen dessert with a crisp, toasted meringue exterior, blending cold and warm textures uniquely.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
562 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Cake
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 cups neapolitan ice cream slightly softened
- 1 pound cake sliced 1" thick
- 6 egg room temperature, white
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Line a 3 qt bowl with plastic wrap. Scoop the slightly softened neapolitan ice cream into the bowl, mixing the colors as you go. Press down firmly to ensure there are no gaps or air bubbles.
- Top the ice cream in the bowl with 1-inch thick pound cake slices, trimming them as needed to create a snug fit. Gently press the cake into the soft ice cream. Cover securely and freeze for at least 3 hours or up to 3 months if preparing ahead.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on high speed until foamy, roughly 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Remove frozen ice cream from the freezer and use the plastic wrap to lift it from the bowl. Inver the cake onto a baking sheet and spread the meringue over the ice cream. Use the back of a spoon to dab the meringue and create little peaks.
- Place uncovered in the freezer for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 500°F and place the dessert in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes or until the meringue is lightly golden brown.
- Allow the Baked Alaska to rest for 5 minutes, then slice and enjoy.
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Notes
- Distribute the different ice cream flavors evenly when layering for a more colorful slice.
- Apply meringue evenly to fully insulate the ice cream during baking.
- Use a kitchen torch after baking to brown the meringue quickly without melting the ice cream.
Nutrition Information
Calories
562
(28%)
Carbohydrates
91g
(30%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
144mg
(6%)
Potassium
371mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
47g
(94%)
Vitamin A
555IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
0.8mg
(1%)
Calcium
179mg
(18%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 562
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 562 | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 91g | 30% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 144mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 371mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 47g | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 555IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.