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Individual Baked Alaskas

8 servings

Ingredients:

1-1/2 pts. chocolate, strawberry or vanilla ice cream
8 slices of pineapple
5 egg whites
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup sugar

 Directions:

Put your pineapple slices in the refrigerator to chill about 3 hours before using. Drain pineapple slices thoroughly, reserving syrup for other use. Beat until frothy the egg whites, vanilla and salt. Add gradually the sugar, beating well after each addition. Beat the meringue until rounded peaks are formed and egg whites do not slide when bowl is partially inverted.

Set out a cookie sheet. Pat the pineapple slices dry with absorbent paper. Arrange them on the cookie sheet. Quickly place 1 scoop of very firm ice cream in center of each slice. Completely cover ice cream with meringue, spreading evenly. Be careful to completely seal bottom edge to pineapple slice. Place in 450°F oven for about 4 min., or until meringue is lightly browned. Remove to serving tray, and serve immediately.