Description
Brownie Baked Alaska is a decadent dessert that beautifully combines layers of rich chocolate brownies, creamy ice cream, and fluffy toasted meringue. This indulgent treat is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a sweet moment at home. Each slice offers a delightful contrast of warm, fudgy brownie and cool, creamy ice cream, topped with a light meringue shell that adds elegance to its presentation. Customizable with your favorite ice cream flavor, this show-stopping dessert is sure to become a staple at any celebration. Follow this easy recipe to create your very own Brownie Baked Alaska and delight in its heavenly layers!
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Cocoa powder
- Eggs
- All-purpose flour
- Your favorite ice cream (vanilla recommended)
- Egg whites
- Cream of tartar
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- Melt butter in a saucepan; stir in sugar and cocoa powder until combined. Cool slightly before adding eggs.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt; fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the pan; bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Spread ice cream over cooled brownies; freeze for at least one hour.
- Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; add cream of tartar and powdered sugar to form stiff peaks. Spread meringue over the ice cream layer.
- Toast meringue lightly in the oven before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
Experiment with different ice cream flavors like mint or coffee.
Ensure brownies are completely cooled before adding ice cream to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg