Lemon meringue ice cream cake

Lemon meringue ice cream cake

This looks and tastes so good people will never believe it only takes 20 minutes to put together

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 8

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 20 - 30 mins

Plus at least 4 hours freezing time
Freezable

Method

  1. Line the base of a 20cm round springform cake tin with greaseproof paper. Cut the Madeira cake into 1cm slices and use to line the base of the tin. Fill in the gaps between the slices with small pieces of cake.
  2. Break the meringues into pieces and put into a large bowl. Tip in all the crème fraîche and fold together. Dollop large spoonfuls of the meringue mixture and lemon curd into the tin. Don't stir. Spread level with a palette knife, then tap the tin on the counter surface to make sure the mixture is packed down. Freeze for at least 4 hours.
  3. When ready to serve, remove the cake from the tin and put on a serving plate. Decorate with red summer berries.

Lemon meringue ice cream cake

464 kcalories, protein 5.0g, carbohydrate 57.0g, fat 26.0 g, saturated fat 14.0g, fibre 1.0g, sugar 37.0g, salt 0.51 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, August 2003.

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  • Binder photo Lesley Wilding

    15 October 2010

    Lesley Wilding rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I have made this on numerous occasions now. I found 15 minutes is about the right time in the summer months. However I occasionally take it from the freezer towards the end of the main meal and that works well too. Everyone who has eaten it before - always asks for it when they come for a meal. I have given this to many friends and family. I will try and do it in a loaf tin as suggested for a change. As we live in France - Lemon Curd is not sold here, I get it from UK. I will try a variation as suggested.

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  • Binder photo Amy Fell

    20 January 2011

    Amy Fell rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    It is very simple but maybe thats what makes it great! I made this as a reccy for a dinner i'm holding for my in-laws and it was a great success! My husband thought it was great and that I must have spent ages in the kitchen! Will definitely make this for my dinner and serve with a raspberry coulis or something similar.

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  • Binder photo nadia

    15 February 2011

    nadia commented on this recipe

    Delicious, made it for a dinner party and guests loved it, i added home made lemon syrup before serving!! excellent!!

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  • Binder photo MaVieBella Blog

    03 April 2011

    MaVieBella Blog rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Yummy, yummy, yummy. Takes 5-10 minutes to make and can be made well in advance. Thinking of making one to have in the freezer, except that I would probably eat it long before we had any guests!

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  • Binder photo Drake

    21 April 2011

    Drake commented on this recipe

    I tried this with sponge fingers dipped in orange juice then used half mascarpone cheese and half creme fresh with homemade lemon butter. I used a oblong spring form cake tin which cut really well. The film crew I served it to loved it.

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  • Binder photo Noisy

    02 June 2011

    Noisy rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Brilliant, quick and easy make ahead pudding. I made this for a new years eve party as an alternative to heavier puds. Went down a treat. Everyone loved it and most had two helpings! I love the fact that you can make it the day before. Well worth a go. I am trying to work out how to make a smaller version for a more intimate dinner party.

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  • Binder photo Hilary S.

    28 July 2012

    Hilary S. commented on this recipe

    Can't believe anyone doesn't like this! My favourite "cheat's pudding" and yes, everyone thinks I'm fibbing when I say how easy it is. Haven't had the meringue dissolving - I wonder whether people did smash the pieces up too finely? Usually love to spend ages making elaborate desserts but great to have something like this up my sleeve for the right occasion.

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  • Binder photo honeybee

    05 March 2013

    honeybee rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    So incredibly easy. Have made this many times for celebrations/parties and every time someon asks for the recipe. Lemon cake works very well.

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  • Binder photo Andrea

    02 May 2013

    Andrea rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was lovely, so easy to put together and very impressive.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 8

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 20 - 30 mins

Plus at least 4 hours freezing time
Freezable

Ingredients

  • bought slab of Madeira cake
  • 8 meringue nests
  • 500ml tub crème fraîche
  • jar of good quality lemon curd
  • red summer berries to decorate
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Lemon meringue ice cream cake

464 kcalories, protein 5.0g, carbohydrate 57.0g, fat 26.0 g, saturated fat 14.0g, fibre 1.0g, sugar 37.0g, salt 0.51 g

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