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Baked Alaska

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ A dish from United States

Baked Alaska, a dish from United States
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Baked Alaska, also known as Bombe Alaska, is a dessert consisting of ice cream and cake topped with browned meringue. The dish is made of ice cream placed in a pie dish, lined with slices of sponge cake or Christmas pudding, and topped with meringue.

What gives it away

πŸ₯˜Main ingredientsice cream, sponge cake, egg whites, sugar
πŸ”₯Cooking methodassembled then briefly browned in a hot oven or torched
πŸ‘…Flavour & stylesweet, contrasting hot-and-cold, creamy with toasted meringue
πŸ•’When it’s eatendessert, often festive or celebratory

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Baked Alaska come from?
Baked Alaska is a dish that originated in United States.
What is Baked Alaska?
Baked Alaska, also known as Bombe Alaska, is a dessert consisting of ice cream and cake topped with browned meringue. The dish is made of ice cream placed in a pie dish, lined with slices of sponge cake or Christmas pudding, and topped with meringue.