BROWNIE BRITTLE 16 OZ RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box for cakelike brownies. Spread in pan.
• Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool 1 hour.
• Evenly spread softened strawberry ice cream on top of cooled brownie. Place in freezer while making meringue.
• In medium glass or metal bowl, stir egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar and vanilla with whisk until blended. Set over pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally with whisk, 16 to 20 minutes or until sugar has dissolved and egg mixture reaches 160°F. Pour into large bowl; beat with electric mixer on high speed 8 to 10 minutes or until stiff glossy peaks form. Use small icing spatula to swirl meringue over top of ice cream layer. Freeze at least 3 hours or overnight.
• Heat oven to 500°F. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until meringue peaks start to turn golden brown. Cut into 5 rows by 3 rows. Store covered in freezer.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of the cheese blend and the chopped basil. Spread 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce in bottom of baking dish. Top with 1 package of ravioli. Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce over ravioli. Spoon half of the ricotta mixture over sauce. Layer with second package of ravioli, 1/2 cup marinara sauce and remaining ricotta mixture. Top with remaining ravioli and 1/2 cup marinara sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese blend and the Parmesan cheese.
• Bake uncovered about 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Garnish with shredded basil.