Bearinyard Baked Alaska
A fluffy meringue tower with a molten chocolate center, inspired by the whimsical 'Bearinyard' name. This quick recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs egg whites, granulated sugar, dark chocolate for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 oz, melted dark chocolate
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup, softened ice cream
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). In a stand mixer, whip egg whites until stiff peaks form, gradually adding sugar while mixing on high speed until glossy and smooth.
- Step 2: Fold in vanilla extract. Pour half the meringue into a greased 8-inch round cake pan, spreading evenly. Add 1/2 cup melted chocolate and swirl with a knife. Top with remaining meringue, creating a peak.
- Step 3: Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden. Let cool, then freeze for 1 hour. Serve with a scoop of ice cream.
