Today is...
National Baked Alaska Day
It’s
National Baked Alaska Day! Baked Alaska is a decadent dessert made with
ice cream, sponge cake, and toasted meringue. Although the name “Baked
Alaska” did not emerge until the 19th century, this dish is part of a
long culinary tradition.
The
concept of serving cream and cake together dates back to the
Renaissance. The cooks of the era were the first to adorn their baked
goods with a whipped topping. This laid the foundation for Baked Alaska,
but it does not account for two of the dessert’s distinguishing
characteristics—temperature and texture.
The
Chinese were the first culture to cook pastry over an ice cream
filling, which results in a delicious combination of hot and cold
components. Credit is also due to the American physicist Benjamin
Thompson, who experimented with the heat resistance of beaten egg whites
and discovered how to make meringue.
Whether
you prefer to call it Baked Alaska, glace au four, omelette a la
norvegienne, or Norwegian omelette, celebrate National Baked Alaska Day
with a scrumptious serving of this unique dessert!
- Today is also National Freedom Day & National Wear Red Day
February is Black History Month & Potato Lover's Month & National Weddings Month
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