Mini Chocolate and Cherry Baked Alaskas

• 23 c. cherry preserves
• 4 scoop chocolate ice cream
• 3 large egg whites
• 6 tbsp. superfine sugar

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Divide cherry preserves among 4 ramekins or custard cups and top each with a large scoop of chocolate ice cream.
3. Place dishes in freezer while you prepare meringue.
4. (You can also prepare baked Alaskas in a foil muffin tin just scoop out desserts into bowls to serve.)
5. In a large bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, about 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Beat in sugar until mixture is shiny, about 1 minute more.
7. Spoon meringue over ice cream.
8. Place ramekins under broiler until golden brown on top, about 1 minute.
9. Serve immediately.

cherry preserves, chocolate ice cream, egg whites, sugar

Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/mini-chocolate-and-cherry-baked-alaskas (may not work)