Mini Plum Bombe Alaska
- None None Mini Plum Bombe Alaska
- 1 None large store-bought sponge cake
- 1/3 cup sweet sherry or liqueur
- 2 1/8 cups vanilla ice cream, softened slightly
- 7 oz plums, canned or fresh, pitted, quartered
- None None Meringue
- 4 None large egg whites
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- Line eight 1/2-cup molds with plastic wrap, allowing at least 2 inches to hang over the edges. Cut the sponge cake into 1/2 inch thick slices. Line molds with cake, cutting to fit. Drizzle with sherry or liqueur.
- In a bowl, combine ice cream and plums. Spoon evenly between molds. Freeze for 3 hours or until firm. Remove from molds and place on a baking sheet. Return to freezer.
- Preheat oven to 425u0b0F.
- To make Meringue: In a small clean bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition, until dissolved and mixture is thick and glossy.
- Working quickly, spread meringue all over each cake. Bake for 1-2 minutes until browned lightly. Serve immediately.
storebought sponge cake, sweet sherry, vanilla ice cream, meringue, egg whites, sugar
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