Miniature Baked Alaska Bites
Miniature Baked Alaska Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining rich chocolate cake, creamy ice cream, and light, fluffy meringue into delightful bite-sized treats. Perfect for parties or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these mini desserts are easy to make and visually stunning. With a crispy exterior that gives way to a luscious center, each bite transports you back to childhood memories of joyous celebrations. Impress your guests with this delightful dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients per package)
- 2 cups ice cream (any flavor)
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: food coloring for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with mini cupcake liners.
- Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to the package instructions and fill each liner halfway.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Scoop soft ice cream onto each cooled mini cake and freeze until firm (about 1 hour).
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until frothy; gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Mix in vanilla extract and optional food coloring.
- Spread meringue over each ice cream-topped cake and toast under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Miniature Baked Alaska Bite (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: You can customize the flavors by using different ice creams or adding fruit layers. For added decadence, drizzle with chocolate sauce before serving.