Ingredients
4 slices (3/4 inch thick each) pound cake
1 1/2 cups softened ice cream
3 egg whites
Pinch of kosher salt
1/2 cup sugar
Preparation
Using a cookie cutter or knife, trim 4 slices of pound cake to snugly fit bottoms of four 6-ounce ovenproof custard cups. Divide softened ice cream among lined cups.
In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites with pinch of salt to soft peaks. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff and glossy; mound over ice cream. Freeze 1 hour or up to 1 week.
To serve, preheat oven to 450 degrees. Transfer cups to a baking sheet; let sit 10 minutes. Bake until lightly browned (watch carefully), 2 to 4 minutes.