"For a refreshing end to a rich meal, try this freezer finale. Its intriguing interior and pretty color scheme are bound to garner oohs and aahs. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter, cubed
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2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
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1 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup chopped hazelnuts
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2 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened, divided
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1/2 cup chopped pistachios
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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6 drops green food coloring, optional
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1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries
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1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
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1 tablespoon rum
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MERINGUE:
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8 large egg whites, room temperature
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1 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon cream of tartar