Description
An indulgent dessert featuring layers of chocolate ice cream and coffee-soaked vanilla cake, all enveloped in a golden meringue.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3 cups chocolate ice cream
- 1 cup vanilla cake, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled vanilla cake, chocolate ice cream, and cooled coffee until well mixed.
- Form the mixture into dome shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze the domes until firm, about 1-2 hours.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Remove the ice cream domes from the freezer and cover each with a layer of the meringue mixture, sealing the edges.
- Use a kitchen torch or bake in the preheated oven for 3-5 minutes until the meringue is golden brown.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder.
Notes
Pair with whipped cream and espresso for an exquisite touch. Store leftovers wrapped in plastic for up to a week in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg