Mystical Yeti Ice Cream Delight
Indulge in the whimsical charm of our Mystical Yeti Ice Cream Delight, a delightful take on the classic Baked Alaska with vibrant colors and playful sprinkles. This enchanting dessert features layers of purple and blue ice cream surrounded by a fluffy vanilla sponge cake, all cloaked in a golden, billowy meringue that resembles a yeti's fur. Perfect for celebrations, this visually stunning dessert is sure to impress your guests and add a touch of magic to any gathering. Serve chilled, and watch as everyone delights in this icy yeti treat!
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Servings
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Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
Vanilla sponge cake mix
1/2 (Prepare according to package instructions.)
Purple candy sprinkles
2 tablespoons (Add to cake batter.)
Blue candy sprinkles
2 tablespoons (Add to cake batter.)
Purple ice cream (or gelato)
2 cups (Soften slightly before layering.)
Blue ice cream (or gelato)
2 cups (Soften slightly before layering.)
Egg whites
4 (Whisk to soft peaks.)
Caster sugar
1 cup (Dissolve in water for meringue.)
Water
1/3 cup (Used to make syrup for meringue.)
Cream of tartar
1 pinch (Add to egg whites.)
Blue, white, and black fondant icing
As needed (Shape into a yeti face.)
Icing sugar
As needed (Dust for decoration.)
Blue sanding sugar
As needed (Sprinkle on fondant.)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the vanilla sponge cake mix package.
2
Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions, adding the blue and purple candy sprinkles into the raw batter for a whimsical finish.
3
Grease and line a 7-inch round cake tin with baking parchment, then pour the batter mixture into the tin. Bake according to package instructions until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4
Once baked, allow the cake to cool on a wire rack while you prepare the ice cream layers.
5
Line the bottom of a 2-pint glass bowl with two layers of plastic wrap, ensuring that the edges hang over the sides for easy removal later.
6
Soften the purple ice cream slightly at room temperature, then spoon it into the bottom of the bowl, smoothing it out evenly. Freeze for 2 hours or until set firmly.
7
Repeat the previous step with the blue ice cream, adding it on top of the purple ice cream layer and smoothing it out to fill the bowl. Freeze again until firmly set, about 2 hours.
8
When the cake has cooled completely, trim the edges so that it fits snugly on top of the ice cream layers. Press it down gently onto the ice cream and return to the freezer to set for at least 1 hour.
9
Create a yeti face using blue, white, and black fondant icing and set it aside. Brush the fondant face with water and sprinkle the blue sanding sugar over it to give it a sparkling touch.
10
Prepare the meringue by combining caster sugar and water in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens and turns a light yellow (about 240°F on a sugar thermometer).
11
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Slowly drizzle in the hot syrup while whisking constantly until the mixture becomes stiff and glossy.
12
Transfer the meringue into a piping bag fitted with a large round nozzle.
13
Carefully remove the ice cream and cake from the freezer, then invert it onto a serving plate and gently remove the plastic wrap. Attach the fondant yeti face to the side of the ice cream.
14
Pipe the meringue over the ice cream cake, creating long spikes to mimic the yeti's fur. Return the creation to the freezer until ready to serve.
15
Just before serving, lightly brown the meringue with a culinary torch to give it a beautiful golden hue.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mystical Yeti Ice Cream Delight?
It is a whimsical take on the classic Baked Alaska featuring layers of purple and blue ice cream, vanilla sponge cake, and a billowy meringue that looks like yeti fur.
What kind of cake base is used for this recipe?
The recipe uses a vanilla sponge cake mix enhanced with blue and purple candy sprinkles.
How is the yeti fur appearance created?
The yeti fur is created by piping meringue into long spikes and then lightly browning them with a culinary torch.
What ice cream flavors are included in this dessert?
The dessert includes two cups of purple ice cream or gelato and two cups of blue ice cream or gelato.
How do you prepare the cake batter for a whimsical finish?
Prepare the vanilla sponge cake mix according to package instructions and stir in blue and purple candy sprinkles before baking.
What size cake tin is required for the sponge cake?
A 7-inch round cake tin that has been greased and lined with baking parchment is required.
How should the glass bowl be prepared for layering the ice cream?
Line the bottom of a 2-pint glass bowl with two layers of plastic wrap, leaving overhanging edges for easy removal.
How long should the purple ice cream layer freeze?
The purple ice cream layer should be smoothed into the bowl and frozen for 2 hours or until set firmly.
How long should the blue ice cream layer freeze?
After adding it on top of the purple layer, the blue ice cream should be frozen for about 2 hours until firmly set.
How do you integrate the cake with the ice cream layers?
Trim the cooled cake to fit the bowl, press it down gently onto the ice cream layers, and freeze for at least 1 hour.
How do you make the yeti face for the decoration?
The face is crafted using blue, white, and black fondant icing, brushed with water, and sprinkled with blue sanding sugar.
What are the ingredients needed for the meringue syrup?
The syrup is made by combining 1 cup of caster sugar and 1/3 cup of water in a small saucepan over low heat.
What temperature should the sugar syrup reach for the meringue?
The sugar syrup should reach approximately 240 degrees Fahrenheit on a sugar thermometer until it thickens.
How are the egg whites prepared for the meringue?
Whisk 4 egg whites with a pinch of cream of tartar until soft peaks form before adding the syrup.
How is the hot syrup added to the egg whites?
Slowly drizzle the hot syrup into the egg whites while whisking constantly until the mixture is stiff and glossy.
What equipment is needed to pipe the meringue fur?
You will need a piping bag fitted with a large round nozzle to create the long spikes that mimic yeti fur.
How do you unmold the ice cream cake from the bowl?
Invert the bowl onto a serving plate and gently remove the plastic wrap to release the ice cream and cake.
When should the fondant face be attached?
The fondant yeti face is attached to the side of the ice cream after it has been removed from the freezer and inverted onto a plate.
How is the meringue finished just before serving?
Just before serving, use a culinary torch to lightly brown the meringue spikes to give them a beautiful golden hue.
Should this dessert be served warm or cold?
The dessert should be served chilled, as it is an ice cream-based treat with a frozen core.
Can I use gelato instead of traditional ice cream?
Yes, the recipe allows for the use of either ice cream or gelato for both the purple and blue layers.
What is the purpose of the blue sanding sugar?
It is sprinkled over the fondant face to give the yeti a sparkling, magical touch.
How many egg whites are used in the meringue recipe?
The recipe requires 4 egg whites to create the billowy meringue fur.
What size bowl is used to mold the ice cream?
A 2-pint glass bowl is used to shape and set the ice cream layers.
What is the role of cream of tartar in this recipe?
A pinch of cream of tartar is added to the egg whites to help stabilize them and achieve soft peaks.
Does the cake need to be cooled before assembly?
Yes, the cake must be allowed to cool completely on a wire rack before it is trimmed and added to the ice cream.
How do you ensure the ice cream layers are easy to spread?
Soften the ice cream slightly at room temperature before spooning it into the bowl to make smoothing easier.
Are there any specific decorations used besides the meringue?
Yes, the recipe uses fondant icing, blue sanding sugar, and icing sugar for the decorative yeti features.
How long is the final freeze before the browning step?
The piped creation should be returned to the freezer and kept there until you are ready to brown the meringue and serve.
What makes this dessert suitable for celebrations?
Its whimsical design, vibrant colors, and visually stunning presentation make it perfect for adding magic to any gathering.