Individual Brownie Alaskas
(The first Baked Alaska was created at the famous Delmonico's restaurant in 1867 to honor the purchase of the new territory)

1 package (15.5 oz.) brownie mix

1 pint pink peppermint or strawberry ice cream

4 egg whites

1/2 C. sugar

Bake brownies as directed on package. Cut into 3" squares; place on baking sheet. Top each with small scoop of ice cream & place in freezer for 1 hour. Heat oven to 500°. Beat egg whites till foamy. Beat in sugar, 1 T. at a time; continue beating till stiff & glossy. Cover brownies & ice cream with meringue, sealing it to edge of brownies. Bake 3 to 4 minutes or until meringue is light brown. Yield: 9 servings

Success secrets:
1) Freeze the scoops of ice cream hard before you put them on the brownies.
2) Work fast! Spread a few at a time, keeping all others in the freezer until you are ready to bake them.
3) Serve immediately!

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