Vanilla ice cream with caramelized apples and Meli honey cake

Soak the raisins in amaretto, rum, or water.

Toast the almond flakes in a dry pan until golden brown. Stir regularly to prevent burning.

Cut the apples into wedges.

Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat and cook the apple wedges until they begin to soften. Sprinkle with brown sugar and add the Meli honey. Let it caramelize gently.

Add the soaked raisins (including the liquid), cinnamon, and star anise. Let everything simmer briefly, then remove the apples and sauce from the pan.

Cut the Meli honey cake into smaller pieces (e.g., diagonally in half). Toast the honey cake in the same pan over high heat until it becomes slightly crispy.

Place a slice of honey cake on each plate. Add some caramelized apples and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Finish with the raisins, toasted almond flakes, and a drizzle of the remaining sauce. Garnish with a mint leaf and serve immediately.