Name: Meringue Sundae With Peppery Berry Sauce
Cook time: 15 minutes
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)

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.

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