This Orange Baked Alaska Recipe is so simple to make yet so fun to eat. Your company or family will be in ah as you present these cute little oranges. Great make ahead with the final topping of meringue being done right before serving.
If you love an orange dessert then also try our Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake or a Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake.

This recipe was inspired from cookbook that I own that was from the recipes made on the Titanic. Titanic came out in 1997 and I quickly fell in love with the movie. I had found a book called “The Last Dinner on the Titanic” so decided to have a Titanic dinner party. There was a 9-course dinner menu in the book that I altered slightly. We had Lobster Thermidor and Quail with Cherries, soups, and sorbets.
Orange Baked Alaska is a light dessert for any time of the year. In 1912 it was a rarity to see citrus fruits in Northern climes so this was an extravagant dessert. It is an easy dessert to make and one that will get you ooohs and aaahs. Enjoy!
Why I Love This Recipe
- Fun to make
- Easy to make
- Amazing presentation
- Great make ahead dessert, can be made two days ahead.
- Simple and delicious

What Ingredients are in an Orange Baked Alaska Recipe?

Recipe Ingredients
Navel oranges – You want to choose the nicest oranges that you can find, ones that are free of blemishes and are evenly shaped.
Orange sherbet – This was one of my favorite flavors as a kid. Try to find a good brand you can trust.
Egg whites – These are used for the meringue. I use large eggs for this recipe.
Pinch of cream of tartar – This is used to help stabilize the meringue and give you a fluffy, smooth outcome.
Fruit sugar – This is also called berry sugar, castor sugar or super-fine sugar. It dissolves easily and quickly and is a form of granulated sugar but just finer.
Dash of almond extract – This adds a little flavor to the meringue.
Fresh mint leaves – These bring the oranges from fantastic to wow!!

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Orange Baked Alaska Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 large navel oranges
- 2 cups orange sherbet
- 2 egg whites
- Pinch of cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup fruit sugar
- Dash of almond extract
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Cut off the quarter top of each orange and discard. Make sure your orange will stand up, otherwise cut a small slice off the bottom being careful not to cut through to the pulp. With a grapefruit spoon carefully remove the pulp from the interior of the orange.
- Place hollowed-out oranges on a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper and place in the freezer for at least 30 min. or until rigid.
- Fill the oranges with the sherbet dividing evenly and packing firmly. Freeze again for 30 min. or up to 2 days.
- When ready to serve preheat the oven to 425F. In a stand-up mixer beat the egg whites until frothy and then add the pinch of cream of tartar. Continue beating and gradually add the sugar. Beat for another 3 min. or until the eggs are glossy and thick peaks form. Stir in the almond extract.
- Remove oranges from the freezer and place it on a baking sheet. Cover the tops of the oranges with the meringue mixture by either piping or dolloping it on. Bake at 425F for 2 min. then lower the heat to 375F and continue to bake for 3-5 min. or until the meringue is slightly browned and set.
- Garnish with a mint leaf and serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Recipe adapted from the Last Dinner on The Titanic
Comments & Reviews
Michelle says
Tara,
These are beautiful and sound very refreshing. I love oranges! Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share this week! Have a wonderful week.
Michelle
Michelle says
Tara,
These are beautiful and sound very refreshing. I love oranges! Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share this week! Have a wonderful week.
Michelle
Jamie (Mama.Mommy.Mom) says
I love these! They are so cute… and I’m sure my kids would love them. Besides, sherbert is my favorite!
Jamie @ http://www.mamamommymom.com
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
Um, can you have another Titanic themed dinner and can I come? That sounds like so much fun (despite the sad end met by the Titanic and her passengers). And this dessert sounds divine – I love how it’s served in the orange. Beautiful!
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
These are outstanding!! I love, love, love them. I can’t wait to make them!!!
Hezzi-D says
Those are so pretty! Great idea to use the oranges as a container.
Chelsea says
I love this idea! The oranges look so adorable!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you everyone for coming by and for taking the time to leave a comment. I so appreciate it. Cheers all, Tara.
Kim Bee says
Tara these are just the cutest things I’ve seen all week. I would be so thrilled to have someone put one of these in front of me for dessert. Gorgeous.
Conni Smith says
These are simply beautiful!
Sarah says
I want to be invited to the Titanic party. You are like my coworker. She always has a theme. These are just too cute for words. The novelty of eating out of an orange itself is pretty genius. Great jon Tara! And your merigue (fluff) looks beautiful!
Faye Leong says
Wonderful Post! This looks so refreshing and I must try it out!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
Sounds like an awesome party! These oranges look gorgeous and perfect for the theme!
Karen Hartzell says
So pretty and I am sure refreshing after a meal. I love sherbet and have since I was a kid, esp in a fun colorful punch. 🙂
Lyn @LovelyPantry says
This dessert is certainly a conversation piece! And what a cool idea for a dinner party!
Liz says
What a fun idea for a dinner party! And these desserts are spectacular….such a beautiful presentation!!! Great #Sunday Supper dish 🙂
Katy says
Surprise indeed! These are so very pretty, I love the meringue topping!
Laura @ Family Spice says
Just gorgeous! Absolutely gorgeous! I love these kinds of desserts – simply but elegant and fab-u-lous!