Description
Baked Alaska with Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream is an indulgent dessert that combines textures, temperatures, and flavours in a dramatic presentation. Imagine a frozen Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream dome, nestled on a soft sponge cake, then enveloped by a cloud‑like meringue that’s toasted golden brown on the outside while keeping the centre cold and creamy. The result is crunchy, fluffy, rich, creamy, sweet and slightly tangy all at once.
Ingredients
For the Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream:
- 1 tub vanilla ice cream (softened slightly)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For the Sponge Base:
- 100g unsalted butter
- 100g caster sugar
- 2 eggs
- 100g self-raising flour
- Zest of ½ lemon
- 2 tbsp milk
- Optional: 2 tbsp ground almonds
For the Meringue:
- 4 large egg whites
- 200g caster sugar
- ½ tsp cream of tartar or a splash of lemon juice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Make Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream
- Cook raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice until jammy.
- Strain to remove seeds and cool.
- Swirl into softened vanilla ice cream.
- Line a bowl with cling film, fill with rippled ice cream, and freeze until solid (4–5 hrs).
2. Bake the Sponge
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then fold in flour, lemon zest, milk, and almonds.
- Bake in a 20cm round tin for 20–25 min. Cool completely.
3. Make the Meringue
- Whisk egg whites to stiff peaks.
- Gradually add sugar, cream of tartar, and vanilla until glossy.
4. Assemble the Baked Alaska
- Place sponge on a heatproof platter.
- Unmold frozen ice cream dome onto sponge.
- Cover completely with meringue, swirling peaks.
5. Bake or Torch
- Bake at highest oven temp (250°C / 480°F) for 2–3 min until golden.
- Or use a blowtorch to toast the meringue.
Notes
Baked Alaska is a show-stopping dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to serve. The raspberry ripple ice cream adds a fruity twist that perfectly balances the sweet meringue. For extra flair, try flambéing the top just before serving—it’s guaranteed to impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for browning meringue)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/6 of dessert)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 47g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: High
Keywords: Raspberry Ripple Baked Alaska, Raspberry Ice Cream Baked Alaska, Baked Alaska dessert with fruit swirl