Ruby Chocolate Baked Alaska
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
My absolute favorite dessert to impress guests is this stunning Ruby Chocolate Baked Alaska. The beautiful ruby chocolate gives it such an elegant pink hue, and honestly, it comes together faster than you'd think with just 45 minutes total. Plus, the egg whites whipped into meringue are packed with protein, making this indulgent treat a bit more nutritious than your average dessert. What I love most is how simple the technique really is once you get the hang of it. Your friends will think you spent hours in the kitchen, but this showstopper is totally manageable for anyone willing to give it a try.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400 gruby chocolate
- 400 mlice cream
- 200 gsugar
- 4 eggegg whites
- 1 gcream of tartar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 100 gconfectioners' sugar
- 1 galmond extract
- 100 gruby chocolate shavings
- 200 mlwhipped cream
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg whites, cream of tartar, and confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whip the unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar and mix until combined.
Tip: Use a stand mixer for best results.
- 4
Melt the ruby chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
Tip: Make sure to stir well after each heating.
- 5
In a separate bowl, mix the whipped cream and confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form.
- 6
Assemble the baked Alaska by placing a scoop of ice cream in the bottom of each ramekin. Top with a layer of melted ruby chocolate, followed by a dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and almond extract.
Tip: Garnish with ruby chocolate shavings.
- 7
Pipe a border of whipped cream around the top of each ramekin. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and almond extract.
- 8
Pipe the meringue mixture into the ramekins, making sure to cover the top of each one. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and almond extract.
Tip: Use a piping bag with a large star tip.
- 9
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
Tip: Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool for 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Tip: Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
- 11
Top with additional ruby chocolate shavings and whipped cream, if desired.
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