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If you are into easy make ahead desserts then these Mini Baked Alaska treats are for you. With simply a little bit of time invested, you will reap huge results that will have your guests thinking you slaved in the kitchen.
They are somewhat of a throwback dessert and a classic one at that when sponge cakes topped with ice-cream, enveloped with meringue and toasted till golden perfection were all the rage.
Just last weekend I had the pleasure of baking a batch of these Triple Chocolate Cookies for my niece, whom I have to thank for her patience as she has waited quite awhile for them… 🙂
Seeing that it was also my anniversary weekend, I kept a dozen aside to reinvent them into these pretty mini baked Alaska desserts which are also reminiscent of the baked Alaska cakes my husband and I had at our wedding.
With the lights dimmed down low at just about midnight, a dozen waiters came out and encircled us on the dance floor. Each bearing one baked Alaska ignited with cake sparkles. Let me say that it garnered a lot of oohs and aahs and it was just a truly magical moment!
A wonderful thing about this recipe is that you don’t have to bake cookies from scratch. In a pinch, store bought cookies work just fine.
You can customize the mini baked Alaska to your tastes with just about any flavored cookie and ice-cream of your choice.
I chose a Neapolitan flavor with the trifecta of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry which is really quite fun as it gives an element of surprise when cutting into the stunning little individual dessert.
Make the mini baked Alaskas this weekend and create your own memorable moment.
Ciao for now!
Mini Baked Alaska
Ingredients
- 12 cookies (I used triple chocolate cookies)
- 12 scoops of ice-cream (I used Neapolitan flavor, chocolate, vanilla and strawberry)
- 3 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Place the 12 cookies on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
- Place one scoop of ice-cream onto each cookie and transfer the tray to the freezer while you prepare the meringue.
- Using a stand mixer or hand held mixer, beat the egg whites with the lemon juice, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks have formed.
- While beating constantly, add sugar one tablespoon at a time until stiff peaks have formed.
- Remove the tray with cookie topped ice-cream from the freezer.
- Using the back of a spoon, spread the meringue all over the cookies and ice-cream.
- Freeze the mini Alaskas for at least 8 hours, until they are solid.
- When ready, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bake for 5 to 6 mins until the meringue turns golden in color.
- Alternately you may use a kitchen torch to toast the meringue. (as I did)
- Serve immediately or return to freezer till ready to serve.
Notes
Wow Marisa, you’ve outdone yourself with this dessert! What a great idea to use cookies as the base. Looks amazing! 🙂
Thanks Ronit, they are lots of fun to make?
Marisa, your creativity never ceases to amaze me! This is a brilliant idea for so many occasions. Your photos are absolutely beautiful! Buon domenica…
Ah! That is really sweet of you Bella! They are really not complicated to make and loads of fun?
Wow, this looks incredible. The mini-baked Alaska is sure to impress guests.
Sheryl, they sure do impress! Both adults and kids will be in awe?
Wow! I love this post…very chic little baked alaskas you have made. I have always like this dessert and it seems you never see it anymore…I think you are starting a trend that might take over the dessert world. Great pics.
Thanks Teresa and you are right we don’t see much of this dessert nowadays! Yet it is simple to make and a fun way to impress guests.:)
They look almost to pretty to eat! What a wonderful dessert to serve at a dinner party. I love that you can make it ahead of time.
It’s a win win right Elie? Thanks for dropping by 🙂
I’ve always wanted to try Baked Alaska, I don’t know why I haven’t. You are inspiring me!
Ah! Sadie, now that’s a compliment! This is one of those easy yet impressive desserts. Do give it a try Sadie, your kids will love it 🙂
Marisa this is an amazing dessert! Lovely photos!
It’s really quite easy and so yummy! My husband would grin ear to ear while eating this dessert 🙂
Delizioso! Great for a special occasion.
Hi Stella, yes they are great for special occasions with no fuss at all. 🙂
This looks mouthwatering… thanks for the follow..
Thanks for dropping by and looking forward to following along!
What a wonderful dessert–looks so pretty!
Using a cookie as the base for your Baked Alaska is brilliant!
Thanks Star! They are a fun way to make individual desserts !!
everything on this page looks incredible! So many pretty desserts – delish 🙂
I guess it’s safe to say that I kind of have a sweet tooth…lol ! Thanks so much for dropping by and your lovely comment?