Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Line a baking sheet with foil, chill 6 dessert plates

To make the meringue topping combine egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt and beat until soft peaks form.

Gradually add in sugar until stiff peaks form, add the vanilla and mix well

Trim pound cake pieces to the same size as the ice cream bars

Place pound cake on baking sheet, top each piece with a Klondike Bar

Spread meringue over each sandwich sealing completely, make decorative peaks at the top

Bake in pre-heated oven for about 4 minutes until lightly browned

Transfer to chilled dessert plates and serve immediately