
Baked Alaska with mint is a classic dessert featuring ice cream and cake coated in a toasted meringue shell, with a refreshing mint flavor often infused into the ice cream or added as a garnish. Originating in 19th-century America, it combines the contrasting elements of a frozen interior and a warm, caramelized exterior.
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This dessert is typically high in fat and sugar, providing a significant calorie load—often around 300-500 calories per serving—while offering minimal protein and some calcium from the dairy components.
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 35 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 µg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
Per 1 slice (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
Culturally, Baked Alaska is celebrated for its dramatic presentation and the culinary technique of insulating ice cream with meringue to prevent melting under heat, making it a showstopper at gatherings.
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