Strawberry Baked Alaska

Health score
1%
Strawberry Baked Alaska
45 min.
12
413kcal

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Indulge in the delightful experience of making a Strawberry Baked Alaska, a stunning dessert that is sure to impress your guests! This show-stopping treat combines layers of luscious strawberry sorbet and creamy strawberry ice cream, all enveloped in a light and airy meringue. With a golden-brown cake base that adds a perfect texture contrast, this dessert is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors.

Imagine the joy of slicing into this masterpiece, revealing the vibrant pink hues of the sorbet and ice cream, complemented by the delicate sweetness of the meringue. Perfect for any occasion, whether it's a summer gathering or a festive celebration, this Strawberry Baked Alaska is a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes and a total of 12 servings, it’s an ideal choice for entertaining. The combination of fresh strawberries and the lightness of the meringue creates a refreshing dessert that balances indulgence with a hint of elegance. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that will not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also become a cherished recipe in your culinary repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup cake flour sifted (, then measured)
  • large egg whites 
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoon poppy seeds 
  • pints strawberry sorbet softened
  • quart strawberry ice cream softened
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cooled melted ()
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • hand mixer
  • springform pan
  • tart form

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray 9-inch-diameter springform pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla in large metal bowl to blend. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bowl to touch water); whisk constantly just until mixture is warm, about 2 minutes.
  3. Remove bowl from over water. Using electric mixer, beat mixture until very thick and ribbons form when beaters are lifted, about 7 minutes.
  4. Add flour in 3 additions, gently folding just to combine after each. Fold in poppy seeds, then quickly fold in butter in 2 additions (do not overfold).
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  6. Bake cake until top is golden and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 28 minutes. Cool completely in pan on rack.
  7. Remove pan sides.
  8. Line 4-quart 10-inch-diameter bowl with plastic wrap, leaving 8-inch overhang.
  9. Spread sorbet in even layer over bottom (not sides) of bowl.
  10. Spread ice cream over sorbet.
  11. Place cake atop ice cream, pressing slightly to compact. Cover with plastic wrap overhang; freeze at least 4 hours or overnight.
  12. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; beat until thick and glossy. Beat in vanilla.
  13. Unfold plastic wrap from over cake at top of bowl. Invert dessert onto 9-inch-diameter tart pan bottom; remove plastic wrap. Working quickly, spread meringue over dessert, swirling to form peaks and covering completely. Freeze at least 30 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead; keep frozen.)
  14. Preheat oven to 500°F.
  15. Place dessert on its tart pan bottom on heavy large baking sheet.
  16. Bake just until meringue is light golden, about 5 minutes.
  17. Transfer to platter.
  18. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories413kcal
Protein8.72%
Fat32.08%
Carbs59.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.84
Glycemic Load
12.4
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.9613044184187%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:412.56kcal
20.63%
Fat:14.79g
22.76%
Saturated Fat:8.26g
51.65%
Carbohydrates:61.42g
20.47%
Net Carbohydrates:58.87g
21.41%
Sugar:27.71g
30.79%
Cholesterol:99.92mg
33.31%
Sodium:152.47mg
6.63%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.03%
100%
Protein:9.05g
18.1%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.18%
Selenium:13.26µg
18.95%
Phosphorus:130.13mg
13.01%
Calcium:118.9mg
11.89%
Vitamin A:517.45IU
10.35%
Fiber:2.54g
10.17%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.07%
Vitamin B5:0.9mg
8.99%
Vitamin C:6.08mg
7.37%
Vitamin B12:0.41µg
6.86%
Potassium:213.54mg
6.1%
Folate:21.36µg
5.34%
Magnesium:19.57mg
4.89%
Zinc:0.62mg
4.14%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.72%
Copper:0.07mg
3.68%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.68%
Iron:0.62mg
3.45%
Vitamin D:0.44µg
2.92%
Vitamin E:0.38mg
2.55%
Vitamin B3:0.25mg
1.26%
Source:Epicurious