Lemon Baked Alaska Recipe

Name: Lemon Baked Alaska
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter; 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1-1/2 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened; 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked; Meringue:; 5 egg whites; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tarter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1-1/2 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
Meringue:
5 egg whites
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tarter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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In a heavy saucepan, melt butter; add sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel and salt. Stir in eggs and yolks; cook and stir for 10-12 minutes or until mixture is thickened and a thermometer reads 160 degrees. Cool completely. Refrigerate until chilled.
2
Spread half of the ice cream into pastry shell. Top with lemon mixture and remaining ice cream. Cover and freeze overnight.
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In a heavy sauce pan, over low heat, combine the egg whites, sugar and cream of tarter. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until mixture reaches 160 degrees, about 12 minutes.
4
Remove from heat. Add vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Immediately spread over frozen pie. Bake at 450 F. for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately. Yield: 8-10 servings.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons butter, 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel, and more.

Yes, Lemon Baked Alaska falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Baked Alaska

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