Minty Baked Alaska

8 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Dash salt
  • 1 tablespoon crushed peppermint candy
  • 2/3 cup mint chocolate chip ice cream
  • 2 individual round sponge cakes

Directions

  1. 1
    In a small heavy saucepan, combine the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until egg mixture reaches 160°, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and salt; beat until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in peppermint candy.
  2. 2
    Preheat broiler. Place sponge cakes on an ungreased foil-lined
  3. 3
    and top each with 1/3 cup ice cream. Immediately spread meringue over ice cream and cake, sealing it to foil on sheet. Broil 8 in. from heat for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately.

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