MERINGUE HEARTS WITH MINT ICE CREAM AND FUDGE SAUCE

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Categories     Mixer     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     Valentine's Day     Frozen Dessert     Summer     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Sauce
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
5 ounces imported bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons whipping cream
Meringues
4 large egg whites
1 cup sugar
2 pints vanilla ice cream, softened slightly
1/2 cup finely crushed hard peppermint candies
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
Powdered sugar
Coarsely chopped hard peppermint candies

Steps:

  • For sauce:
  • Melt butter with corn syrup in heavy small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Add chocolate, sugar and cream. Whisk until chocolate melts and sugar dissolves. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • For Meringues:
  • Preheat oven to 225°F. Line 2 baking sheets with foil; butter foil. Place 3 3/4-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter on foil-lined sheet. Using electric mixer, beat whites in large bowl to soft peaks. Gradually add 1 cup sugar; continuing beating until stiff and shiny. Spoon 1/4 cup meringue inside cookie cutter on sheet. Using back of spoon spread meringue evenly. Lift up cookie cutter; place on another section of foil-lined sheet. Repeat with remaining meringue, forming 6 hearts on each sheet.
  • Bake meringues until crisp and dry, about 1 hour. Cool meringues on sheets 10 minutes. Peel meringues off foil. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool completely. Store airtight at room temperature.)
  • Mix ice cream, 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy and extract in medium bowl. Cover and freeze until almost semi-firm, about 2 hours.
  • Place meringues flat side up on baking sheet and freeze 15 minutes. Spoon 1/2 cup ice cream atop 1 meringue. Top with another meringue, flat side up. Press gently to flatten, forming sandwich. Run spatula around sides of ice cream to even sides. Freeze. Repeat with remaining meringues and ice cream. Cover and freeze at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
  • Stir sauce over medium-low heat just until warm. Sift powdered sugar over tops of meringues, coating completely. Place on plates. Spoon sauce around. Sprinkle chopped candy over sauce.

jayed Jr.
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Can't wait to try this recipe! It looks delicious.


Pratistha Devkota
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Lilija Stankaitis
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The meringue hearts are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.


Kanaighat Bazar
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I made this dessert for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Aaron Pearson
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The meringue hearts are a bit fragile, so be careful when handling them.


Konny Kent
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This dessert is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and impressive, yet not too difficult to make.


Kangwa Mumba
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I love the idea of using mint ice cream with the meringue hearts. It's a unique and delicious combination.


Md Mirajsk
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The meringue hearts are delicate and the mint ice cream is refreshing. The fudge sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Conner
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The fudge sauce was too thick and didn't pour well. I had to add some milk to thin it out.


Rauf Gondal
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Followed the recipe exactly and the meringue hearts came out flat. Not sure what went wrong.


gail puckett
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The meringue hearts were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the mint ice cream and fudge sauce were delicious. Overall, a good dessert, but I would reduce the sugar in the meringue next time.


Ebube Elijah
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This dessert was a showstopper! The meringue hearts were stunning and the combination of flavors was heavenly. My friends raved about it. Definitely a keeper recipe!


Kathy Jenkins
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Yum! The meringue hearts were light and airy, the mint ice cream was refreshing, and the fudge sauce was rich and decadent. A perfect combination of flavors and textures. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mr zakriya Maitla
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The meringue hearts turned out perfectly! They were crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The mint ice cream was delicious and the fudge sauce was rich and decadent. Overall, a fantastic dessert that was a hit with my guests.


Nan Cherry
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Easy to follow recipe that yielded impressive results. The meringue hearts held their shape beautifully and the mint ice cream was a refreshing contrast to the sweetness of the meringue. The fudge sauce was the perfect finishing touch. Will definitel


sardar tayyab
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Absolutely divine! The meringue hearts were light and fluffy, melting in my mouth. The mint ice cream was smooth and creamy, perfectly complementing the sweetness of the meringue. The fudge sauce added a rich, decadent touch that tied everything toge