Ice Cream In A Cloud

Prep: 30 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Delightful ice cream in a crispy meringue shell with rich chocolate and cherry flavors, perfect for special occasions or a creative dessert treat.

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Ingredients

  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 pint chocolate ice cream
  • 1 pint cherry ice cream
  • maraschino cherries (optional)
  • confectioners coating, melted (optional)
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Let egg whites come to room temperature.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, beat together egg whites, vanilla, and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually add sugar and beat to stiff peaks, ensuring nearly all sugar is dissolved.
  4. Cover a baking sheet with plain, ungreased brown paper or foil; draw a 10-inch circle.
  5. Spoon about 15 dollops (2/3 of the meringue) just inside the circle, making sides of the shell 1-inch high.
  6. Spread the remaining meringue inside the circle, making the bottom of the shell 1/2-inch thick.
  7. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 45 minutes.
  8. Turn off the oven and let the meringue dry in the oven (door closed) for at least 1 hour.
  9. Remove from oven and cool.
  10. Transfer the meringue shell to a serving plate.
  11. Soften the chocolate ice cream and stir.
  12. Spread half of the chocolate ice cream into the meringue shell.
  13. Top with all of the cherry ice cream, spreading evenly.
  14. Drop remaining ice cream by spoonfuls over the cherry layer, then swirl.
  15. Freeze for several hours or overnight.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

562 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 24.8g 50% DV
Total Fat 15.7g 20% DV
Carbs 65.3g 24% DV
Fiber 4.9g 17% DV
Sugar 27.3g 55% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 515.8mg 22% DV
Potassium 4643.5mg 99% DV
Cholesterol 30mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 109.8mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 108mg 8% DV
Iron 1.9mg 11% DV
Diet fit High-protein Low-fat
Contains Milk Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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