Brown Butter Baked Alaska
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
My love for brown butter has taken over my kitchen, and this Baked Alaska is my newest obsession. The nutty, caramelized flavor transforms a classic dessert into something truly special, and the best part? You can have it ready in under an hour, making it perfect for impressing guests without spending all day cooking. Raspberries bring natural antioxidants to the table while adding a beautiful tartness that cuts through the richness of the brown butter and chocolate. This recipe proves that elegant desserts don't need to be complicated, just thoughtful.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400unsalted butter
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 600 ggranulated sugar
- 2 eggegg yolks
- 800 mlheavy cream
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 6 gsalt
- 6 gbaking soda
- 200 gunsalted chocolate chips
- 200 gfresh raspberries
- 100 gwhite chocolate chips
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: use a silicone mat for easy cleanup
- 2
Make the cookie crust: whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Add chocolate chips and mix until combined.
- 3
Press the cookie mixture into a 20cm (8 inch) springform pan.
Tip: Optional: use a cookie scoop for uniform cookies
- 4
Make the brown butter ice cream: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until nutty and fragrant.
- 5
Whisk in granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolks until well combined.
- 6
Pour in heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
Tip: Optional: use an immersion blender for a creamier texture
- 7
Pour the ice cream mixture into a 20cm (8 inch) springform pan.
Tip: Optional: use a pastry bag for a more uniform layer
- 8
Chill the ice cream in the freezer for at least 2 hours.
- 9
Make the meringue: whip egg whites and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
Tip: Optional: use a stand mixer for a lighter meringue
- 10
Spread the meringue over the ice cream, leaving a 1 inch border around the edges.
Tip: Optional: use a spatula for a more even layer
- 11
Bake the Alaska in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
Tip: Optional: broil for an extra 1-2 minutes for a caramelized top
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