Jul 14 2026
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Baked Alaska, Tableside Flambé Recipe

Inspired by Ristorante Del Lago
Time2h
Serves6

Tahitian Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Mango Sorbet, Lemon Grass Infused Lady Fingers, Mango Passion Fruit Coulis, Italian Meringue (Egg, Milk, Wheat)

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Ingredients

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Ice Cream and Sorbet

Lady Fingers

Coulis

Italian Meringue

Flambé

Method

Prepare Lady Fingers

  1. 1

    Step 1: Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Step 2: Whip Eggs and Sugar

    In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy.

  3. 3

    Step 3: Add Flour and Lemon Grass

    Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and finely chopped lemongrass until just combined.

  4. 4

    Step 4: Pipe Lady Fingers

    Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe finger shapes onto the prepared baking sheet.

  5. 5

    Step 5: Bake

    Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.

Prepare Coulis

  1. 6

    Step 1: Combine Purees

    In a saucepan, combine mango puree, passion fruit puree, and granulated sugar.

  2. 7

    Step 2: Heat Mixture

    Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let it cool.

Prepare Italian Meringue

  1. 8

    Step 1: Cook Sugar

    In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water. Bring to a boil and cook until it reaches 240°F (115°C).

  2. 9

    Step 2: Whip Egg Whites

    While the sugar syrup is cooking, whip the egg whites in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form.

  3. 10

    Step 3: Combine

    Once the sugar syrup reaches the desired temperature, slowly pour it into the whipped egg whites while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.

Assemble Baked Alaska

  1. 11

    Step 1: Layer Ice Cream and Sorbet

    In a dome-shaped mold, layer the Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream and mango sorbet. Freeze until solid.

  2. 12

    Step 2: Wrap with Lady Fingers

    Once frozen, take the dome out of the mold and wrap it with the lemon grass infused lady fingers, standing them upright around the ice cream.

  3. 13

    Step 3: Cover with Meringue

    Spread the Italian meringue over the entire dessert, ensuring it's well covered.

Flambé

  1. 14

    Step 1: Prepare for Flambé

    Just before serving, carefully warm the high proof rum or brandy in a small saucepan.

  2. 15

    Step 2: Ignite and Serve

    Pour the warmed alcohol over the meringue and carefully ignite it to flambé. Serve immediately.

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