As a child I loved the shear extravagance of a ‘Baked Alaska.’ My grandmother would make this on those very rare occasions when my grandfather would actually allow her to cook… but since she had been a professional chef, I think he thought she had done her bit. However, I was always grateful when we would cook.
So, it’s cold outside and around the country and what do my daughters want on new year’s day? Obviously, they want Baked Alaska. Technically, when you splash a little brandy on it and set it on fire it is referred to as ‘Bombe Alaska.’
The version we are working on is elegant in it’s simplicity … and I confess, we stole the idea from an ex-army wife … who knows how to feed and entertain a lot of folks? Our version has a brownie cake bottom, a mixture of ice creams formed in ribbons on top and all covered with our wonderful meringue! I’ll put up pictures soon.
As most folks know, I am not a five minute chef… but this simple, easy recipe appealed to me… and it reminds me of my youth!
What are you baking for New Years?
Roger