Mini Neapolitan Baked Alaskas

1. 1

   Spread and flatten 4 foil muffin liners into circles.

2. 2

   Place on a baking sheet and place a wafer cookie on the center of each.

3. 3

   Top each wafer with 1/4 cup of ice cream.

4. 4

   Place in freezer.

5. 5

   In a small saucepan, combine egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar.

6. 6

   Beat mixture on low speed with a hand mixer for 1 minute.

7. 7

   Continue beating mixture over low heat until the mixture reaches 160 F, about 12 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove from heat and add vanilla.

9. 9

   Beat egg white mixture until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes.

10. 10

    Take care not to overbeat.

11. 11

    Remove baking sheet from freezer.

12. 12

    Immediately spread meringue over ice cream, sealing to edges of wafers.

13. 13

    Use a spatula or butter knife to form peaks to make a more attractive presentation (touch the spatula to the meringue and then quickly pull it away).

14. 14

    Broil 4-6 inches from heat for 1-2 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned.

15. 15

    Watch carefully to avoid overbrowning.

16. 16

    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.