Watermelon Cake

Gerry sans Sanddunes's Note:

A meringue flambe with a difference!

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 8 egg whites
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large seedless watermelon
• 1/2 cup brandy

Directions:

1. Remove all but lowest rack from oven.
2. Turn on your oven's broiler.
3. Cut a cylinder of watermelon about 6-inches high.
4. Removing the rind, carve the watermelon into the shape of a round cake 8-inches in diameter and 6-inches in height. Set aside.
5. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites while slowly adding the sugar. Continue adding sugar and beating until stiff peaks form.
6. Place watermelon "cake" flat on a heatproof platter and frost with the meringue. (Make sure every bit of the watermelon is covered!).
7. Place "cake" into oven as far from the broiler as possible - hence on the lowest rack - and broil until meringue is golden.
8. Remove watermelon cake from oven.
9. Meanwhile, heat the brandy in a small saucepan just until warm.
10. Ignite and pour over the meringue.
11. When the flames subside, cut into wedges as you would a cake.

Reviews

[Bromleygirl]

Very much enjoyed this recipe-particularly as was not familiar with flambe'-ing meringue. Can't wait to start flambe'-ing other fruit in a similar fashion. Slices might be better for individual portions although the effect for the dinner table is spectacular.