Ingredients
CRUST
1 1/2 cup mint-chocolate chips, nestles
3 tsp butter
1 1/2 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
FILLING
1 cup mint-chocolate chips, nestles
2 tbsp corn syrup
2 tbsp heavy cream
3 pt vanilla ice cream, softened
MERINGUE
4 each egg whites, large
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
3/4 cup sugar
Directions
CRUST: Combine over hot (not boiling) water, 1/2 cup mint-chocolate
chips and butter. Stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.
Add chocolate wafer crumbs; stir until well blended. Press into
bottom of 9-inch springform pan; freeze until firm. FILLING: Combine
over hot (not boiling) water, remaining 1 cup of chips, corn syrup,
and heavy cream. Stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.
Cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, whip the ice cream until
smooth but not melted. Gradually stir in chocolate mixture (flecks
will appear in ice cream). Spoon into center of crust, mounding high
in center and leaving 3/4-inch edge. Using spatula, smooth to form
dome. Freeze until firm. Remove sides of pan. Preheat oven to 450
degrees F. MERINGUE: In a large bowl, combine egg whites and cream of
tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beat until
stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over ice cream and crust to cover
completely; swirl to decorate. Bake at 450 degrees F. for 4 to 6
minutes or until lightly browned. Serve IMMEDIATELY !
Servings: 12 servings
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