Grasshopper Baked Alaska

Directions

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in sugar. Beat in vanilla and eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir into chocolate mixture.
2. Transfer to a greased 8-in. round baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the ice cream, Andes candies, liqueurs and, if desired, food coloring. Transfer to an 8-in. round bowl (1-1/2 qt.) lined with plastic wrap; freeze until set.
4. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until egg mixture reaches 160°, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; beat until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
5. Place brownie on an ungreased foil-lined baking sheet; top with inverted ice cream mold. Remove plastic wrap. Immediately spread meringue over ice cream, sealing to edge of brownie. Freeze until ready to serve, up to 24 hours.
6. Bake at 400° for 2-5 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned, or use a kitchen torch to carefully toast the meringue. Transfer to a serving plate; serve immediately.