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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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The very first desert I made for company was a Baked Alaska. It was a complete disaster. When I finally got it right I branched out and made two-layered treat, which was a total success and continues to be a favorite. âLorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario Ingredients:
3 ounces semisweet chocolate |
1/3 cup shortening |
1 cup graham cracker crumbs |
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans |
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar |
filling: |
2 cups chocolate ice cream, softened |
2 cups strawberry ice cream, softened |
chocolate sauce: |
1/4 cup sugar |
1/4 cup water |
2 tablespoons butter |
4 ounces semisweet chocolate |
meringue: |
4 egg whites |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar |
Directions:
1. In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Stir in the cracker crumbs, pecans and brown sugar. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Spread chocolate ice cream into crust. Layer with strawberry ice cream. Cover and freeze 1-2 hours or until firm.
3. In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, water and butter to a boil; stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Add the chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Drizzle 1/2 cup over ice cream. Freeze until firm.
4. In a small heavy saucepan, combine the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until egg mixture reaches 160°, about 4 minutes.
5. Transfer to a bowl; beat 5-7 minutes or until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Immediately spread over frozen pie. Heat with a creme brulee torch for 3-4 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Serve immediately with remaining chocolate sauce. Yield: 8 servings.
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