Brown Butter Baked Alaska
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Brown Butter Baked Alaska combines a rich chocolate and raspberry sponge cake with whipped cream and white chocolate, all finished with a toasted meringue topping. Made with brown butter, eggs, dark and white chocolate chips, and fresh raspberries, this impressive dessert takes just 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to bake. Perfect for those seeking an elegant showstopper to impress at dinner parties or special occasions.
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Ingredients
- 400 gunsalted butter
- 1 gvanilla 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
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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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