Omelette Norvegienne
This Baked Alaska Recipe is one of the most famous French desserts as it is a very special dish. and will have everyone coming back for more! It is a light heavenly sponge cake enveloped by the creamiest ice-cream and covered in toasted meringue, and then set on fire! As the title says melt-in-your-mouth heaven!
It may seem a bit tricky if you've never made this before but it really is easy as long as you follow the instructions and completely cover the ice-cream with the meringue!
It's well worth the effort and you are sure to impress everyone at your table!
What Other Amazing French Desserts Are There?
An abundance! Desserts, (like many other types of foods I might add) are a French specialty!
- For more decadence and to finish a meal lightly, there is the luscious French Chocolate Soufflé. So delicious when made with the finest chocolate (no skimping here) and a small amount of the best coffee and you have a very fine dessert!
- Crème Brulée is another dish that will seem extravagant to all who eat it but it is easy to make.
- Fruit tarts are so tasty and this Plum Tart recipe will wow everyone who eats it!
How To Make This Superb Dessert
📖 Recipe
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Baked Alaska Recipe Melt-in-Your-Mouth Heaven
Ingredients
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup 8 oz/250gm sugar
- 1 sponge cake genoese
- 3 tablespoon kirsch or other liqueur
- 2 cups 6 oz (500 gr vanilla ice-cream
- Icing sugar - just a sprinkle
- 2 tablespoon Grand Marnier to light.
Instructions
- Whisk the egg whites with the sugar until it forms stiff peaks. This can be done using a beater or with a hand whisk but takes much longer.
- Place the meringue in the refrigerator to chill.
- Cut the cake in half horizontally and sprinkle with the liqueur.
- Place half the cake on a serving plate and cover it with the ice-cream. The ice-cream must be frozen solid - you may have to cut it into pieces!
- Place the other piece of cake on the top. Press it down completely covering the ice-cream.
- Cover the whole area of the cake with the meringue quite roughly. This is the crucial part it MUST be completely covered!
- Sprinkle with icing sugar.
- Place in center of pre-heated oven 220°C/425°F until golden brown, about 4 - 5 minutes, or you can use a creme brulee torch to brown the meringue.
- Keep Baked Alaska in the freezer for 2 - 3 hours until it is time to serve.
- To make a big splash, drizzle 2 tablespoons of Grand Marnier over the meringue and light with a match! (Be sure to stand back a little.)
Loved it, tweaked it, or not your "cup of tea"... I’d really love to hear how it went for you.