quinn222

Are baked Alaskas difficult to make? I've never had one.

Super easy and yummy. Here's a good, quick, way to do it.

Buy those sponge cakes that they sell for Strawberry shortcake. You know the ones, probably full of chemicals but whatever. Early in the day take an ice cream scoop and scoop out howver many of these you're making into neat scoops (a bit smaller than the diameter of the cakes.) Wrap each scoop in plactic wrap and freeze.

After dinner while people are chatting or doing your dishes for you make a Meringue. A stand mixer helps but isn't needed. Basically whip six egg whites until frothy, add 1/2tsp cream of tarter and a pinch of salt. Whip until nearly stiff. Gradually add 3/4 cup of sugar and keep whipping until stiff and glossy.

Now pop one scoop of ice cream onto each cake. Cover totally with meringue. If you have a torch use it to brown the meringue lightly. If not pop under a super hot broiler for no more than three minutes until they take on a bit of colour. Serve at once.

Oh, and I cooked for eight today. No out of town visitors for the first time in years.