MMMMM---------------------------CRUST--------------------------------
1 1/2 c Mint-Chocolate Chips;Nestles
1 1/2 c Chocolate Wafer Crumbs
3 ts Butter
MMMMM--------------------------FILLING-------------------------------
1 c Mint-Chocolate Chips
2 tb Heavy Cream
2 tb Corn Syrup
3 pt Vanilla Ice Cream; Softened
MMMMM--------------------------MERINGUE-------------------------------
4 lg Egg Whites
3/4 c Sugar
1/2 ts Cream Of Tartar
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" 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" edge. Using spatula, smooth to form
dome. Freeze until firm. Remove sides of pan.
Set oven to 450°F/230°C.
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.
