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Meringue Sundae With Peppery Berry Sauce

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One of our favorite strawberry dessert recipes is this meringue sundae with peppery berry sauce
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson

Store-bought meringue cookies and frozen berries make this elegant sundae come together in a snap. Serve it on one big plate with two spoons for a sweet ending to a romantic dinner.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 minutes

  • Yield

    2 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/3 cup frozen raspberries
3 Tbsp. dark brown sugar
3 Tbsp. Chambord liqueur
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of kosher salt
6–8 small meringue cookies
3 large scoops vanilla ice cream (from 1 pint)
Extra-virgin olive oil, flaky sea salt, and basil leaves (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook strawberries, raspberries, brown sugar, liqueur, pepper, and kosher salt in a small pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, about 8 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.

    Step 2

    Arrange cookies and ice cream scoops on a plate. Spoon berry sauce over, then top with oil, sea salt, and basil.

    Step 3

    Do Ahead: Sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill. Let come to room temperature before serving.

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