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Neapolitan Baked Alaska

A delightful dessert featuring layers of ice cream and cake, topped with meringue and baked until golden.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Layer
  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 2 cups chocolate ice cream
  • 2 cups strawberry ice cream
Cake Layer
  • 1 cup sponge cake or pound cake
Meringue
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Ice Cream
  1. Layer the ice creams in a bowl, creating distinct layers of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry.
Assemble the Dessert
  1. Place the sponge cake at the base of a baking dish and top it with the layered ice cream.
Make the Meringue
  1. Whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add the sugar and continue whisking until stiff peaks form. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Bake
  1. Spread the meringue over the ice cream and cake, ensuring it covers completely. Bake in a preheated oven at 450°F (232°C) for about 10 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve immediately after baking for the best texture.

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