Title: Strawberry Baked Alaska
Categories: Cake Dessert
Yield: 8 Servings

PREPARATION TIME: 15 MIN
BAKING TIME: 4 TO 5 MIN
YOU WILL NEED
1		Pre-baked 9-inch pie shell
FILLING
1 1/2	qt	(About 6 cups) Strawberry - ice cream
1	c	Strawberry jam or sundae - topping
TOPPING
3		Egg whites
	ds	Cream of tarter
1/4	c	Granulated sugar
OPTIONAL GARNISH
		Fresh strawberries &
		Strawberry jam

1. Chill pastry shell well after baking.

2. Spread bottom with strawberry jam or topping. Reserve a little to drizzle over top.

3. Soften ice cream to room temperature. Beat with electric mixer until smooth and creamy.

4. Spread ice cream evenly over bottom of pie shell, mounding it in the center. Place in freezer immediately while preparing the meringue topping.

5. Whip eggs white in mixer bowl until very frothy. Add cream of tarter and continue beating until stiff peaks form.

6. Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time and beat until stiff and glossy.

7. Spread meringue evenly over ice cream in shell to the edges to seal well.

8. Bake pie at 450oF until slightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes.

9. Drizzle strawberry jam or topping over top of meringue, if used.

* TIP * You may prepare pie ahead, freeze it and hold it for several days. Brown meringue topping just before serving.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION per serving: Calories.......530 Protein........5.5 g Fat.......24.2 g Carbohydrates............75.3 g Sodium..............189 mg

Source: "Great American Recipes"

Typed for you by Lois Flack, CYBEREALM BBS, Watertown, NY - * - (315)786-1120 - * - - * Home of KOOK-NET cooking net. * -

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