Butterscotch Baked Alaska
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Butterscotch Baked Alaska is a spectacular frozen dessert combining butterscotch and vanilla ice cream topped with a toasted meringue layer. This impressive dish features butterscotch sauce, egg whites whipped into meringue, and a sponge base made with flour and butter. The whole creation takes just 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook, making it an achievable showstopper for dinner parties or special occasions. It suits anyone looking to impress guests with an elegant, classic dessert.
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Ingredients
- 300 mlbutterscotch sauce
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 glight corn syrup
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 4 eggegg whites
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 5 gsalt
- 1 Lbutterscotch ice cream
- 1 Lvanilla ice cream
- 120 gall-purpose flour
- 60 gconfectioner's sugar
- 10 gmeringue powder
- 100 mlwhipped cream
- 20 gchopped nuts
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
Tip: Make sure to use a rack in the middle of the oven for even cooking.
- 2
In a small saucepan, combine the butterscotch sauce ingredients and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and turns a deep amber color.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the sauce.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Add the confectioner's sugar and whip until combined.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for this step.
- 4
In another bowl, mix together the flour, meringue powder, and salt. Add the whipped egg mixture and mix until combined.
Tip: Use a rubber spatula for this step.
- 5
Scoop the butterscotch ice cream into a 23cm (9-inch) round cake pan or a similar-sized ramekin.
Tip: Make sure to press the ice cream down to form a flat surface.
- 6
Scoop the vanilla ice cream on top of the butterscotch ice cream.
Tip: Make sure to leave a small border around the edges.
- 7
Spread the butterscotch sauce over the top of the vanilla ice cream.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a smooth, even layer.
- 8
Pour the meringue mixture over the top of the sauce and smooth out the top with a spatula.
Tip: Make sure to seal the edges of the meringue to the cake pan or ramekin.
- 9
Bake the Alaska for 25-30 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
Tip: Use a kitchen torch to create a golden-brown crust if desired.
- 10
Remove the Alaska from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Tip: Use a wire rack to cool the Alaska and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- 11
Run a knife around the edges of the Alaska to loosen it from the pan.
Tip: Use a spatula to scoop the Alaska out of the pan and onto a serving plate.
- 12
Serve immediately, garnished with whipped cream and chopped nuts if desired.
Tip: This dessert is best served immediately, as the meringue will start to melt and the ice cream will start to soften over time.
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