Vegan Baked Alaska is so easy and so delicious!
If you’ve never made one I urge you to try it!
Your favorite store bought ice cream makes it a breeze too!
With a quick recipe for homemade brownies or an even quicker box brownie hack
All you need is a can of chickpeas and you are almost done!
Yes that’s right chickpea water makes the most superb vegan meringue
Which is after all what Vegan Baked Alaska is all about!
Toasted to perfection this warm and cold dessert is a great way to cool off in this heat!
The cool thing about this recipe, is they can be made in advance, as the meringue holds up pretty well in the freezer.
So if you wanted to serve these as a fancy dessert option these are a really friendly “make-ahead” option!
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Notes for Success:
Baked Alaska is meant to be served ala minute, however you can prepare the brownies & ice cream part in advance
Then once you are ready to serve you will prepare the AF Meringue and top each one just before serving
Using a blowtorch or a Creme Brulee Torch for the meringue is my favorite method as it does not melt the ice cream underneath
Some people will use a broiler but this takes much longer and the heat from the oven will often melt the ice cream
Since I am making individual portions of Baked Alaska I baked the brownie in a 9″ x 13″ pan
Then cut out each disc with a 3½” cookie cutter
Additionally to make the Italian Meringue you will need an instant read thermometer
Yield: 6
Vegan Baked Alaska
Prep Time
1 hour
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Instructions
- Prepare the brownie as per the recipe instructions, bake in a greased & parchment lined 9″ x 13″ pan
- Cool the brownies and then cut into desired portion size with a cookie cutter~ I used a 3½” cutter for perfect individual portions
- Set the brownies up on a sheet pan that will fit into your freezer and then scoop the ice cream on top of each of the brownies
- Freeze while you prepare the aquafaba meringue
- You will follow the recipe for the Italian Meringue Buttercream, BUT do not add the butter or shortening! You will only prepare the meringue using the first 4 ingredients listed on that recipe only!
- Pipe the meringue with a pastry bag fitted with an Ateco 824 tip onto each frozen ice cream
- Using a blow torch (or under a hot broiler for just 20-30 seconds) brown the meringue
- Serve immediately
Notes
Finished Baked Alaskas can be stored in the freezer for up to 1 week, but they are best made and served fresh.
