Baked Alaska Peanut S'mores

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   Preheat oven to 350.

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   In a bowl stir crumbs, butter, 2 tablespoons sugar; reserve about one-fourth of mixture.

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   Press remaining onto bottom of flameproof 8-inch baking pan.

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   Bake 12 minutes, or until golden.

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   Let cool in pan on wire rack.

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   In bowl, stir ice cream and peanuts; spread over the cooled crust.

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   Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly on top, pressing lightly.

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   Freeze ice-cream mixture, covered with foil, overnight.

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   Preheat broiler.

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    In metal bowl, combine egg whites and remaining 1/3 cup sugar.

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    Set over a pan of simmering water.

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    Stir just until sugar is dissolved.

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    Remove from heat and with an electric mixer, beat meringue until it holds stiff glossy peaks.

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    Spread over ice cream and broil under about 4 inches from heat until golden, around 30 seconds.

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    Freeze dessert, uncovered, 30 minutes to harden the meringue.

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    If desired, cover and freeze overnight.

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    Cut into 4 squares then halve each square diagonally into triangles and serve!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.