Name: Meringue Napoleons with Lime Ice Cream and Blackberries
Cook time: 1 3/4 hours
Total time: 12 hours
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 large egg whites; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 cups blackberries (about 10 oz); 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar; Lime ice cream; 1 cup blackberries (about 5 oz); Garnish: confectioners sugar and finely grated fresh lime zest; Accompaniment: lightly sweetened whipped cream; parchment paper; 1 (5-inch) square of 1/8-inch-thick cardboard; a small metal offset spatula

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Meringue Napoleons with Lime Ice Cream and BlackberriesMiki Duisterhof

This recipe yields more meringue squares than you'll need for the ice cream–filled napoleons. The extras can replace any that break — and they also make a delicious snack.

Cooks' notes:

· Meringues (without confectioners sugar) can be made 4 days ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.
· Blackberry sauce can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

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