Pink and White Baked Alaska

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   Lightly spray a 5 x 9-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and line with plastic wrap.

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   Fill a third of the bread pan with a thick layer of strawberry ice cream, using the back of the spoon to press it into an even layer.

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   Fill another third of the pan with a generous layer of vanilla ice cream and smooth the surface.

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   Make a third layer, filling pan to the top with the raspberry sorbet.

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   Cover the pan with plastic wrap and freeze until the ice cream is solid, at least 3 hours.

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   Remove from the freezer and allow to sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.

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   Run a knife around the edge of the pan.

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   Invert a cookie sheet over the pan and, holding the pan and platter firmly together, turn them over and lift off the bread pan and the plastic to unmold the ice cream.

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   If the ice cream won't come out, briefly dip the pan into a large bowl of hot water and repeat the process.

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    Put the platter with the ice cream back in the freezer to chill while you make the meringue.

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    FOR MERINGUE:.

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    Whip the egg whites on medium speed until they begin to foam.

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    Add the cream of tartar and 1 tablespoon of the sugar and continue to whip the egg whites at medium-low speed until they form soft, slightly drooping peaks when the beaters are lifted out.

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    Turn the speed to medium-high and continue to whip the egg whites as you gradually add the superfine sugar a tablespoon at a time.

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    Beat until the meringue is shiny and holds stiff, upright peaks when the beaters are lifted out.

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    As soon as the meringue is ready, remove the ice cream from the freezer and use an icing spatula or the back of a large spoon to spread the entire batch of meringue evenly over the ice cream.

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    Return the dessert to the freezer once more until serving time.

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    FOR SERVING:.

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    Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Remove the Alaska from the freezer and place the pan in the oven for no more than 5 minutes, until the Alaska is nicely caramelized and browned.

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    Warm a metal serving knife and cut the dessert into wedges or slices, dip the knife into a glass of hot water before each cut.

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    Serve with raspberry sauce if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.