Chocolate Mint Baked Alaska

Combine over hot water , 1 / 2 cup mint-chocolate chips and butter.

Stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.

Add chocolate wafer crumbs , stir until well blended.

Press into bottom of 9-inch springform pan , freeze until firm.

Combine over hot water , remaining 1 cup of chips , corn syrup , and heavy cream.

Stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.

Cool to room temperature.

In a large bowl , whip the ice cream until smooth but not melted.

Gradually stir in chocolate mixture.

Spoon into center of crust , mounding high in center and leaving 3 / 4-inch edge.

Using spatula , smooth to form dome.

Freeze until firm.

Remove sides of pan.

Preheat oven to 450 ? f.

In a large bowl , combine egg whites and cream of tartar , beat until soft peaks form.

Gradually add sugar , beat until stiff peaks form.

Spread meringue over ice cream and crust to cover completely , swirl to decorate.

Bake at 450f for 4-6 minutes or until lightly browned.

Serve immediately !.

butter, mint chocolate chips, chocolate wafer crumbs, corn syrup, heavy cream, vanilla ice cream, egg whites, cream of tartar, sugar