Grapefruit Alaska

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425F.
2. 2
   Halve grapefruits crosswise and with a grapefruit knife cut out sections from between membranes.
3. 3
   Transfer sections and any juices to a large bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons sugar.
4. 4
   Gently peel away and discard inner membranes from grapefruit halves, leaving rinds intact, to form 4 hollow, dry cups.
5. 5
   Divide grapefruit mixture among cups.
6. 6
   In a bowl with an electric mixer beat egg whites on low speed until frothy.
7. 7
   Increase speed to medium and beat until whites just hold soft peaks.
8. 8
   Gradually beat in remaining 4 tablespoons sugar and beat on high speed until meringue is stiff and glossy.
9. 9
   Put 1 scoop ice cream in each cup and top with meringue, spreading evenly to seal edges.
10. 10
    Put cups on a baking sheet and bake in middle of oven 8 to 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden.
11. 11
    Serve immediately.