Lemon Curd Pink Raspberry Bombe Alaska

Prep: 1 hour + churning, chilling & freezing time

Cook: 50 minutes

Serves: 10

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Recipe by: Australian Eggs

This is one magnificent, show-stopping dessert that works for almost any occasion. Start making the curd and sponge 2-3 days ahead and the ice cream 1-2 days ahead. Assemble the Bombe Alaska the day before serving, and enjoy!

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Lemon Curd Pink Raspberry Bombe Alaska

Method:

Lemon Curd

To make lemon curd; whisk egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest and cornflour in a large heatproof microwave-safe bowl. Add juice and whisk until combined.
Add the diced butter and place onto the microwave turntable. Follow manufacturer’s instructions to reduce microwave power to 50%. Cook, uncovered in 1 minute intervals for 5-6 minutes, whisking after each interval until smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. (See tips)
Allow curd to cool slightly. Place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the curd to prevent it from forming a skin. Refrigerate overnight until cold.

Tips & Hints:

To test for thickness. Dip a spoon into the curd then run your finger over the back of it. If it leaves a clean line in the curd, it’s cooked enough and ready to cool.
Microwaves vary in type, wattage and size, so cooking times may vary. Use cooking times as a guide.
Curd will thicken as it cools.
Spoon into a container, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

French Vanilla Ice-Cream

Heat cream, milk and half of the sugar together in a medium saucepan. Stir over a medium-low heat until mixture just comes to the boil, stirring occasionally. Set aside for 10 minutes.
Reserve and refrigerate 5 of the egg whites to make meringue in next step (see tips)
Beat egg yolks, remaining sugar and vanilla together in a large bowl with electric beaters until pale in colour and thickened. Mixture should fall in thick ribbons when lifted with the beaters. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of the warmed cream mixture.
Pour egg yolk mixture into the saucepan containing the warmed cream and heat over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 10-12 minutes or until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Ensure that it doesn’t boil.
Remove pan from the heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl. Cover the surface of the custard with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight until very cold.
Line an 8-cup capacity pudding tin with two layers of offset plastic wrap making sure it hangs well over the edges.
Churn cold custard in an ice cream machine according to manufacturers’ instructions. When ice cream is thick. Transfer to a bowl and add ¾ cup of the chilled curd, stir a few times to ripple through. Crush frozen raspberries to form small pieces. Tip into base of tin and press up the sides a little with the back of a spoon.
Spread one third of the ice cream on top of raspberries without disturbing them. Dollop a few spoonfuls of remaining curd on top and swirl a little but leave some unmixed curd, top with another third of the ice cream and curd then top with remaining ice cream mixture and any remaining curd. Freeze 4 hours. Make the sponge.

Sponge

Preheat oven to 160C. Grease and line the base of an 18cm or 20cm round sponge pan. Place eggs in a large bowl of an electric mixer. Using the whisk attachment, beat for 5 minutes on high speed or until very thick and pale. Add sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, beating between each addition. Beat in vanilla.
Sift flours twice onto a sheet of baking paper then sift again over egg mixture. Add 1 tbsp boiling water. Gently fold to combine. Do not stir. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown and sponge slightly shrinks away from pan sides. Turn out onto a wire rack lined with baking paper. Allow to cool. Place sponge on top of ice cream in pudding tin and press down. Cover and freeze overnight.

Meringue & Assembly

Allow reserved egg whites to come to room temperature. Combine egg whites and 1 cup of sugar in a large heatproof bowl. Rest bowl over a large saucepan of gently simmering water. Use a hand-held mixer to beat for 5 minutes or until soft white peaks form.
Remove bowl from the heat and continue to beat for a further 3 minutes or until thick and peaks form. Add two drops of food colouring and beat to tint pale pink or desired colour. Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
Invert bombe onto a serving plate. Remove plastic wrap. Use a metal spatula to swirl cooled meringue all over. Sprinkle raspberry powder over the sides to fall in meringue crevices. Freeze uncovered overnight. Cut into wedges with a warm knife and serve.

Tips & Hints:

Refrigerate reserved egg whites in an airtight container overnight but allow to come to room temperature before making meringue.
Use the smallest drop of colouring so you don’t overdo the colour as colour will keep processing on standing. Use a gel food colouring where possible.
Any remaining dessert will keep frozen for 2 weeks.