Baked Alaska (Slideshow version)

Baked Alaska : Photo of step #26

Stage 14/14 : 5 min.

Serve a slice to each guest, either on its own or with a little real custard (crème anglaise).

Remarks

Baked Alaska* can be varied with different types of cake and ice cream. Instead of genoa sponge, you could use provençal colombier for pentecost or almond macaroon cake, for example. The ice cream can be just one flavour or a combination, and you can replace the rum with a different liquor, such as Calvados (this would be a "Norman" version).

Though it is not essential, you can flambé the dessert (using rum) at the table just before serving - guaranteed to impress your guests!

*Translator's note: the French name is even more bizarre: "omelette norvégienne" or Norwegian omelette!

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