1 1/2 pints chocolate, strawberry or vanilla ice cream
8 pineapple slices, canned
5 egg whites
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup sugar

Refrigerate pineapple slices for 3 hours, then drain. Beat egg whites, vanilla extract and salt until frothy. Add sugar gradually, beating well after each addition. Beat until rounded peaks are formed. Set out a thick wooden board. Pat the pineapple slices dry with absorbent paper. Arrange them on the board. Quickly place 1 scoop of very firm ice cream in center of each slice. Completely cover ice cream with meringue, spreading evenly and sealing bottom edge completely to pineapple slice.

Place Baked Alaska in a 450° F oven for about 4 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Remove to serving tray and serve immediately. Makes 8 servings of Baked Alaska.