1. Pre-heat the oven to 100°C, gas mark 3/4.

2. Place the egg whites into a mixing bowl and whisk until thick and foamy.

3. Next, add half the sugar and whisk again on a medium speed, until thick and shiny.

4. Finally add the last of the sugar, and whisk in gently, do not go mad here.

5. Spoon onto a baking tray lined with baking parchment, so you end up with a large thick disc.

6. Pop into the oven and leave for 3 hours, then turn off the oven and leave to cool completely.

7. Meanwhile, make the sauce by placing the butter, sugar, and cream together into a saucepan and bring to the boil.

8. Whisk well until you have a thick fudgy sauce.

9. Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice.

10. When ready to serve, place the meringue onto a large serving plate.

11. Spoon balls of ice cream in the centre like a pyramid.

12. Sprinkle over the chopped fudge pieces, fudge sauce and finally the melted chocolate.