Cherry Meringue Ice Cream

Cherry meringue ice cream is an extremely delicious dessert and relatively easy to prepare. It consists of a crunchy layer of meringue combined with the creaminess of the ice cream and the intense flavor of cherries. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients

• 4 large meringues (you can buy them ready-made or make them at home)
• 1 liter of cream (or vanilla) ice cream
• 300 grams of syrupy cherries (or berries if you prefer)
• Cherries for decoration
• Cherry syrup

Preparation

1. If you make meringues at home, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until they are foamy, then gradually add the icing sugar until the desired consistency is reached. Spread the meringues on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake in the oven at 100°C for about 1-2 hours, until crispy.
2. Once the meringues are ready, take a cake ice cream container (or a springform pan) and make a layer with the crumbled meringue on the bottom.
3. Over the meringue, pour a layer of softened cream ice cream.
4. Evenly distribute the syrupy cherries (keeping some aside for decoration) over the ice cream and if desired, add some syrup to enhance the flavor.
5. Add another layer of crumbled meringue and then cover with another layer of cream ice cream.
6. Put the meringue in the freezer for at least 2-3 hours to set.
7. Before serving, decorate with the cherries set aside and if you like, drizzle with some cherry syrup.

A tip: to prevent the ice cream from melting while assembling the meringue, work quickly and keep the ice cream in the freezer until the moment of use.

Curiosity

Cherries are known for their unique taste that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the meringue and the creaminess of the ice cream. This dessert is ideal for hot days, where the combination of cold and sweetness is a real treat. In addition, the chromatic aspect of red cherries on white ice cream and meringue makes it also very pleasant to the eye.