Hey Denny, that sounds like a great dessert after a Red Lobster dinner of Lobster and pasta. Man, I can taste it now!! How sweet it is!!!!

I get the Hawaiian part, the pineapple. Where did I miss the Alaska connection? The frozen ice cream?? That's my guess. :happydance:

Hey Fred:

Yes, you ARE correct. Baked Alaska is an ice cream dessert that is made with ice cream and meringue. Then brandy or rum is poured over top and set aflame.

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Thanks Denny.. I printed it out.... now when is the next family party to take this too... YUM YUM

Bonnie

Denny,

Do you leave the outer skin/scales on the pineapple or cut it off?

Jean

Hi Jean:

You leave the 'scales' ON. Here is the first part of recipe again, I will take it step-by-step to explain.

Cut the pineapple in half lengthwise, leaving the leaves on. Scoop out the 'meat' from the center of the pineapple, leaving a wall of pineapple 1/2-inch thick.

1. Take a whole pineapple and lay it on the side.

2. Using a sharp knife, cut it from the bottom to the top, so that you have two halves. If done correctly, each half SHOULD have a half-rounded side and a flat side and one-half of the leaves should be on both halves. DO NOT CUT OFF LEAVES.

3. When the 'meat' IS scooped out, there should be a 'wall' 1/2-inch thick. This INCLUDES the 'scales' and some of the 'meat' of the pineapple.

NOTE: I apologize that I CAN NOT include a picture / diagram on this blog. HOWEVER, if you wish to ask you local chef, in a restaurant, I am sure he would be more than willing to help you make this.

Denny

Denny

Thanks for the explanded explanation! I've never seen a baked Alaska recipe and I found it quite interesting.

Jean