Ingredients

• Vanilla ice cream - 1 quart
• Pound cake - 1 (9-inch) round
• Egg whites - 4 large
• Granulated sugar - 1 cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C).

2. 2.

   Place the pound cake on a baking sheet.

3. 3.

   Scoop the ice cream onto the cake, shaping it into a dome.

4. 4.

   Freeze the cake and ice cream until firm.

5. 5.

   In a bowl, beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form.

6. 6.

   Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.

7. 7.

   Mix in vanilla extract.

8. 8.

   Spread meringue over the ice cream and cake, sealing all edges.

9. 9.

   Bake for 3-5 minutes until meringue is golden brown.

10. 10.

    Serve immediately.

Nutritional Facts