Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8

Layer three of your favorite ice cream flavors on a sponge cake base and top with a generous layer of Swiss meringue. Bake immediately under the broiler and serve this stunning cake, warm on the outside and cool on the inside.

Ingredients:

• One ready sponge cake 25 cm in diameter or circles 7-8 cm in diameter cut from this cake
• Liqueur of choice or chilled coffee for soaking, optional
• 1.5 liters of softened ice cream, fruit sorbet, or a combination of both to taste
• Swiss meringue (see recipe below)

Swiss meringue:

• 9 large egg whites at room temperature
• 1.5 cups of sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Substituting ingredients
Measuring containers used

1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

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Preparation:

Step 1
• Place the cake on a heat-resistant plate. If desired, soak it in liqueur or chilled coffee.
Step 2
• Spread the ice cream onto the crust to form a dome. It's best to use two different types for a more appealing and unique look. Freeze for about 2 hours, until the ice cream hardens.
Step 3
• Spread a thick layer of Swiss meringue over the ice cream dome, completely covering the previous layers. Use a spatula to create small peaks all over the surface, or use the concave side of a spoon to create swirls. After this, the dessert can be frozen for a few more hours before baking.
Step 4
• Shortly before serving, place the dish under the grill (or in a preheated oven at 260°C). The top layer of the meringue will brown, while the center will remain soft. The ice cream underneath will not melt.
Step 5
• Swiss Meringue Recipe:
  
  Place the egg whites and sugar in a large metal mixer bowl and place it over a double boiler. Beat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes liquid and warm. Remove the bowl from the boiler and beat on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Continue beating on low speed until the mixture has cooled completely, about 15 minutes more.

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