Meringue Sundae with Peppery Berry Sauce

by Cindi Sutter, Founder & Editor Spirited Table®—Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson

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Active Time—15 minutes

Total Time—45 minutes

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.

Ingredients

2 servings

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)

Instructions

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.