Ice cream and meringue – this mini baked Alaska is the perfect dessert to show off your culinary skills.
Looking for a dessert that will really impress your friend? You can't get more impressive than a baked Alaska, and this one includes tasty chocolate and coffee flavours too!
Recipe and image courtesy of Bonne Maman, bonnemaman.co.uk
Put the madeleines on a small, ovenproof dish. Sprinkle over the liqueur. Press a scoop of ice cream onto each one and pop in the freezer.
Whisk the egg whites until stiff, then gradually whisk in the caster sugar until the mixture is very stiff and glossy.
Remove the madeleines from the freezer and quickly spoon the meringue mixture over and around to completely cover the ice cream and sponge. Return to the freezer.
When ready to serve, preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/390°F/gas mark 6. Pop the mini Alaskas in the oven for 7-10 minutes, or until the meringue is starting to turn golden brown in places.
Serve immediately, sprinkled with chocolate and lightly dusted with cocoa powder.
