CARAMEL PECAN ICE CREAM SANDWICH CAKE

PREP TIME: 10 MIN. | COOK TIME: N/A | YIELD: 15

INGREDIENTS:

• 24 store-bought ice cream sandwiches

• 1 cup caramel sauce

• 1 cup chopped pecans

• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed in the refrigerator

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Layer 11-12 ice cream sandwiches over the bottom of the baking dish, cutting sandwiches as necessary to make an even layer. Drizzle 1/3 cup caramel sauce over the ice cream sandwich layer and sprinkle with 1/3 cup chopped pecans.

2. Layer remaining ice cream sandwiches over the pecan layer, cutting sandwiches as necessary to make another even layer. Drizzle with 1/3 cup caramel sauce and sprinkle with 1/3 cup chopped pecans.

3. Spread whipped topping evenly over second pecan layer. Drizzle remaining 1/3 cup caramel sauce over whipped topping layer and sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup chopped pecans.

4. Cover with foil and place in the freezer for at least an hour before serving. Store in the freezer.

Grilled Brie With Strawberries

PREP TIME: 5 MIN. | COOK TIME: 6 MIN. | YIELD: 8

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (8-ounce) wheel soft-ripened brie cheese, cold

• 1 cup diced strawberries

• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

• 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for brushing

• 2 teaspoons honey, plus more for drizzling

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves, for garnishing

• sea salt, for garnishing

• flatbread crackers, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat the grill to medium and brush the grates with oil.

2. While the grill is heating up, wash and dice the strawberries.

3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and honey. Add the strawberries and gently stir to combine. Set aside.

4. Remove the wheel of brie cheese from the refrigerator. Brush one side of the brie with olive oil and place the oiled side down on the heated grill. Brush the other side of the brie with olive oil while the bottom side is grilling. Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side.

5. Remove the grilled brie with a spatula and place on a serving plate. Top with the strawberry balsamic mixture.

6. Drizzle with honey. Sprinkle with chopped fresh mint and sea salt.

7. Serve warm with flatbread crackers.

NOTES: Make sure the brie cheese is cold, straight from the refrigerator, when placing it on the grill.

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