Lemon Baked Alaska Recipe

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

Servings: persons

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

1
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, eggs, lemon juice and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160u00b0 or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Stir in butter and lemon zest until blended. 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.
3
In a small heavy saucepan, combine the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until egg mixture reaches 160u00b0, about 12 minutes.
4
Remove from the heat. Add vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Immediately spread over frozen pie. Bake at 450u00b0 for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 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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