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Gâteau glacé aux fruits rouges et meringue

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🌍Authentic French recipe from a France-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Icebox Cake

Cultural Context

Icebox cake has its roots in the United States but has become popular in France and other countries, often enjoyed during warm months. This no-bake dessert is a celebration of simple ingredients layered together to create a creamy, indulgent treat. Traditionally made with chocolate wafers and whipped cream, it has inspired countless variations worldwide, often incorporating seasonal fruits or different flavorings.

FrenchFRdessert
240 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
1 litre de glace vanille
150g de fruits rouges surgelés
150g de fruits rouges frais
200g de biscuits au beurre
60g de meringue blanche
50g de beurre
60g de yaourt nature
3 c à soupe de sucre glace

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Ricotta provides a lighter texture and is often less expensive than cream cheese.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey can add a unique flavor while brown sugar is usually more affordable.

fresh berries

🥗Healthier: frozen berries

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Frozen berries are often less expensive and available year-round.

1

Prepare a 22cm diameter mold.

2

Crush the butter biscuits and mix with melted butter to form a base in the mold.

3

Spread the vanilla ice cream over the biscuit base.

4

Layer the frozen and fresh red fruits on top of the ice cream.

5

Add a layer of white meringue on top of the fruits.

6

Drizzle with yogurt and sprinkle with icing sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

whippingfoldinglayering

Equipment Needed

22cm diameter mold

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Refrigerator CakeChilled Cake
Local Name: Gâteau glacé

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