Minty Baked Alaska

• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Dash salt
• 1 tablespoon crushed peppermint candy
• 2/3 cup mint chocolate chip ice cream
• 2 individual round sponge cakes

1. 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 160u0b0, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and salt; beat until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in peppermint candy.
2. Preheat broiler. Place sponge cakes on an ungreased foil-lined
3. and top each with 1/3 cup ice cream. Immediately spread meringue over ice cream and cake, sealing it to foil on sheet. Broil 8 in. from heat for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/minty-baked-alaska/ (may not work)