Chocolate Mint Baked Alaska

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Title: Chocolate Mint Baked Alaska
Categories: Desserts, Chocolate
Yield: 12 servings

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1 1/2 c Mint-Chocolate Chips;Nestles 1 1/2 c Chocolate Wafer Crumbs
3 ts Butter

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1 c Mint-Chocolate Chips;Nestles 2 tb Heavy Cream
2 tb Corn Syrup 3 pt Vanilla Ice Cream; Softened

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4 ea Egg Whites; Large 3/4 c Sugar
1/2 ts Cream Of Tartar

CRUST:
Combine over hot (not boiling) water, 1/2 cup mint-chocolate chips and
butter. Stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Add chocolate
wafer crumbs; stir until well blended. Press into bottom of 9-inch
springform pan; freeze until firm.
FILLING:
Combine over hot (not boiling) water, remaining 1 cup of chips, corn
syrup, and heavy cream. Stir until chips are melted and mixture is
smooth. Cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, whip the ice cream
until smooth but not melted. Gradually stir in chocolate mixture (flecks
will appear in ice cream). Spoon into center of crust, mounding high in
center and leaving 3/4-inch edge. Using spatula, smooth to form dome.
Freeze until firm. Remove sides of pan. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
MERINGUE:
In a large bowl, combine egg whites and cream of tartar; beat until soft
peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beat until stiff peaks form. Spread
meringue over ice cream and crust to cover completely; swirl to decorate.
Bake at 450 degrees F. for 4 to 6 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve
IMMEDIATELY !

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