Baked Alaska Recipe
prickly pear sorbet, calamansi sorbet, almond cake, black sesame feuilletine, swiss meringue, rum
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Ingredients
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Baked Alaska Components
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Almond Cake
Bake the almond cake according to your favorite recipe or use a store-bought version. Allow it to cool completely.
- 2
Layer Sorbets
In a heatproof bowl, layer the prickly pear sorbet followed by the calamansi sorbet on top. Freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
- 3
Assemble the Baked Alaska
On the cooled almond cake, place the frozen sorbet layers. Create a dome shape with the sorbets on top of the almond cake.
- 4
Add Black Sesame Feuilletine
Sprinkle the black sesame feuilletine on top of the sorbet dome to add a crunchy texture.
- 5
Prepare Swiss Meringue
In a mixing bowl, prepare Swiss meringue by heating egg whites and sugar over a double boiler until sugar dissolves, then whip until stiff peaks form.
- 6
Cover with Meringue
Spread the Swiss meringue over the entire dome, ensuring it is well covered. Use a spatula to create peaks.
- 7
Add Rum
Drizzle the rum over the meringue-covered dome for added flavor.
- 8
Bake
Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C). Place the assembled Baked Alaska in the oven for about 3-5 minutes, or until the meringue is lightly browned.
- 9
Serve
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Baked Alaska!
