Panettone Baked Alaska

Name: Panettone Baked Alaska
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: For the cake:; 1 (2-pound) Italian panettone; 4 cups pistachio ice cream; 2 cups frozen dark cherries; For the Italian meringue:; 2 cups granulated sugar, divided; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 cup water; 4 large egg whites