What alcohol is used in Baked Alaska?

Baked Alaska doesn't traditionally contain alcohol. It's a dessert made with meringue, ice cream, and cake, usually flambéed with liquor for a dramatic presentation. However, the alcohol is not incorporated into the dessert itself, but rather flamed on top right before serving.

The most common alcohol used for flambéing Baked Alaska is liqueur, like Grand Marnier or Kirsch. The alcohol burns off during the flambéing process, leaving behind the flavor and aroma.

So, while you might see it used for flambéing, Baked Alaska itself doesn't contain any alcohol.