Best 12 Fresh Strawberry Lemon Shortcake Recipes

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When it comes to summer desserts, nothing can beat the classic combination of fresh strawberries and tangy lemons. Whether you're hosting a garden party or simply looking for a sweet treat to enjoy on a warm afternoon, fresh strawberry lemon shortcake is sure to hit the spot. With its flaky layers of biscuit-like shortcake, sweet strawberries, and creamy lemon filling, this dessert is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. So grab your favorite apron and preheat your oven, because we're about to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

EASY STRAWBERRY LEMON SHORTCAKE



Easy Strawberry Lemon Shortcake image

The lemon in this Lemon Strawberry Shortcake adds so much amazing tartness to this delicious classic dessert! Nothing provides more fresh spring zing than lemon zest with sweet strawberries on crumbly morsels of shortcake, all with fresh whipped cream on top. I LOVE the mix of sweet and citrus. Tender shortcake is ready FAST because they are baked in a pan and not individually.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Dessert

Time 38m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups strawberries (hulled and sliced)
1/2 cup sugar
1-3 teaspoons lemon zest
2 cups all purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
zest from 1 lemon
1 & 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup lemon juice (fresh)
2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest
4 teaspoons lemon juice (fresh)

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 400 F. If there is room in your fridge or freezer, chill your stand mixer bowl or another large bowl, and the beaters you will use to whip the cream later. (don't fret too much if you don't have room.)
  • In a medium bowl, sprinkle the sliced strawberries with 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon (or more) lemon zest. Mix and refrigerate while you prepare the shortcake.
  • In another medium bowl, whisk together flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Use a fork to stir in the cream--do not over mix. While there are still some flour-y spots, add the 1/4 lemon juice. Continue to combine until it has just come together, just a few turns.
  • Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Spread the batter into the pan.
  • Bake at 400 F for about 18-20 minutes, until golden brown around the edges and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Carefully lift the shortcake from the pan and let sit on a wire rack to cool some more.
  • Cut the shortcake into 6 pieces and then split each piece in half horizontally. (You can use a biscuit cutter if you want to do circles.)
  • Make the lemon whipped cream. Take your empty mixing bowl out of the fridge. Add the heavy cream and beat on high. Gradually add in the sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Continue to beat on high until stiff peaks form.
  • To assemble, place the bottom half of a shortcake on a plate. Top with strawberry topping, lemon whipped cream, and then the other half of the shortcake. Top with more whipped cream. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 761 kcal, Carbohydrate 78 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 48 g, SaturatedFat 30 g, Cholesterol 177 mg, Sodium 457 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 39 g, UnsaturatedFat 16 g

STRAWBERRY LEMON SHORTCAKE



Strawberry Lemon Shortcake image

I love a good strawberry shortcake, but this recipe is my favorite by far. The citrus zest in the dough adds a refreshing zip to the sweet dessert. -Nancy Hooper, Glen Burnie, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons sugar
SHORTCAKES:
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
1/3 cup 2% milk
1 large egg yolk
WHIPPED CREAM:
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. In a small bowl, mix softened butter and lemon zest until blended. In another bowl, toss strawberries with sugar; let stand while preparing shortcakes., In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest and salt; cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk milk and egg yolk until blended; add to flour mixture, stirring with a fork just until moistened. , Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 4-5 times. Divide dough into 4 portions; pat each into a 3/4-in.-thick circle. Place 2 in. apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until soft peaks form., To serve, split shortcakes in half. Top bottoms with whipped cream and strawberries. Spread tops with lemon-butter mixture; place over strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

STRAWBERRY LEMON SHORTCAKE



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Slice this rich and dense lemon-flavored pound cake and top it with berries and whipped cream for a great summer dessert.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Cake     Fruit     Shortcake     Strawberry     Lemon     Fruit     Fruit     Cake     Dessert     Dessert

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Cake
1 1/3 cups sugar
4 large Land O Lakes® Eggs
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Heavy Whipping Cream
6 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter melted, cooled
3 to 4 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
1 3/4 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Topping
5 1/3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
3 cups Land O Lakes® Heavy Whipping Cream whipped
8 small whole fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 9x5-inch loaf pan; set aside.
  • Beat sugar, eggs and salt in bowl with whisk until foamy. Whisk in 1/2 cup whipping cream, melted butter and lemon zest.
  • Combine cake flour and baking powder in bowl. Add flour mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, to egg mixture. Gently stir after each addition with whisk.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 45-55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. (Cake may crack.) Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely.
  • Slice cake into 16 slices. Place 1 slice onto individual serving plate. Spoon 1/3 cup sliced strawberries over cake; top with 1/2 cup whipped cream. Place 1 slice cake over whipped cream; top with 1/3 cup sliced strawberries and 1/4 cup whipped cream. Garnish with 1 whole strawberry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 calories, Fat 33 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 205 milligrams, Sodium 170 milligrams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 7 grams

FRESH STRAWBERRY LEMON SHORTCAKE



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Lemon zest and yogurt bring out the sweet flavors of this fresh strawberry shortcake.

Provided by fioremarie

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
¾ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1 egg yolk, beaten
¾ teaspoon lemon zest
¼ cup nonfat plain yogurt
¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon agave nectar
½ teaspoon lemon zest
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Combine strawberries and 2 tablespoons sugar in a bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk milk, egg yolk, and 3/4 teaspoon lemon zest in another bowl; stir into crumb mixture until dough is moistened. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 10 turns. Divide dough in half; pat or roll out into a 3/4-inch thick round. Transfer rounds to a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Split each shortcake in half horizontally.
  • Mix yogurt, sour cream, agave nectar, and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest in a bowl; set aside. Beat whipping cream in another bowl until foamy. Add 1 teaspoon sugar, continuing to beat cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Arrange cake bottoms on dessert plates and evenly spread with yogurt mixture. Top each cake with 1/4 of the strawberries and 1/4 of the whipped cream. Place the cake tops over the whipped cream and cover with remaining strawberries and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 738.1 calories, Carbohydrate 99.1 g, Cholesterol 201.5 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 19.9 g, Sodium 477 mg, Sugar 44.4 g

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



Strawberry Shortcake image

Make a from-scratch Strawberry Shortcake recipe from Food Network with fresh whipped cream, juicy strawberries and homemade shortcake.

Provided by Mary Nolan

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds strawberries, stemmed and quartered
5 tablespoons sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Whipped Cream, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Mix strawberries with 3 tablespoons sugar and refrigerate while juices develop, at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Add heavy cream and mix until just combined. Place mixture in an ungreased 8-inch square pan and bake until golden, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove shortcake from pan and place on a rack to cool slightly. Cut into 6 pieces and split each piece in half horizontally.
  • Spoon some of the strawberries with their juice onto each shortcake bottom. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and then the shortcake top. Spoon more strawberries over the top and serve.
  • Using a mixer, beat the heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until soft peaks form, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.

LEMON-BERRY SHORTCAKE



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This simple lemon shortcake is tender and not overly sweet. Enjoy this summertime classic with a generous layer of whipped topping and berries. -Meryl Herr, Overland Park, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
TOPPING:
1 cup fresh blackberries
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 9-in. round baking pan., In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Fold in 1 cup strawberries. Transfer to prepared pan., Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For topping, toss berries with lemon juice and sugar. To serve, spread whipped topping over cake. Top with berries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LEMON LAYER STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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Original Bisquick mix is the "secret ingredient" for flawless strawberry shortcake. This recipe is brightened and updated with the addition of lemon curd and freshly grated lemon peel.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups 3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel (from 1 lemon)
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 jar (10 oz) lemon curd
1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, mix Bisquick mix, ¼ cup sugar, milk, butter and lemon peel together until soft dough forms. Spread dough in bottom of pan.
  • Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in chilled small bowl, beat cream with 2 tablespoons sugar, with electric mixer on high speed, until stiff peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
  • Carefully cut cake in half horizontally, using long serrated knife. Place bottom half of cake, cut side up, on 12-inch serving plate. Spread lemon curd over top to edges.
  • Spoon half of berries over lemon curd. Place second cake layer over berries, cut side down. Top with remaining berries. Spoon or pipe whipped cream over berries.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

STRAWBERRY AND LEMON SHORTCAKE



Strawberry and Lemon Shortcake image

Provided by Trish Magwood

Categories     bake,berries,brunch,Citrus,dessert,dinner,eggs and dairy,fruit,North American,Party Favourites

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cup all-purpose flour (750 mL)
2 tsp baking powder (25 mL)
¼ tsp baking soda (1 mL)
¼ tsp salt (1 mL)
1 cup butter, softened (250 mL)
2 cup granulated sugar (500 mL)
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 ¼ cup buttermilk (300 mL)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5 mL)
2 Tbsp lemon zest (25 mL)
2 cup lemon curd (recipe to follow) (500 mL)
2 cup 35% cream (500 mL)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5 mL)
4 cup strawberries (1000 mL)
¼ cup sugar (50 mL)
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (25 mL)
Mint sprigs and icing sugar for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C)
  • Grease and line 13×17-inch (30×40 cm) jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a bowl of an electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment, on medium speed, beat butter and sugar together until light in colour, 3 to 4 minutes, scraping bowl down periodically. Slowly add eggs in a 4 additions, beating well after each addition.
  • Reduce speed, and alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour. Beat in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake, rotating pan after 10 minutes ensure even browning. Bake an additional 10 to15 minutes, or until cake is golden in colour and springs back lightly when touched.
  • Transfer cake to a wire rack to cool. Once cool to the touch turn out cake and remove parchment paper. Cool completely. Cut into 15 equal squares. Cut each in half horizontally.
  • While cake is baking, place berries in a bowl; sprinkle with sugar and lemon juice. Let stand until juices are released.
  • Place chilled cream in a metal bowl and whip until soft peaks form. Add vanilla extract and chill.
  • Place a bottom half of one piece of cake on each dessert plate; Divide berries and liquid evenly, top with a dollop each of the lemon curd and whipping cream; top with a final piece of cake. Garnish with mint sprigs, and a sprinkle of icing sugar.

GRILLED STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE WITH LEMON CREAM



Grilled Strawberry Shortcake with Lemon Cream image

Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup sour cream
16 large strawberries, from a 1-pound package, hulled
3/4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 store-bought pound cake, sliced into 1/2-inch slices

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
  • For the lemon cream: Beat the cream, sugar, vanilla and lemon zest in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Add the sour cream and then hand whisk until slightly more thickened. Place in a 1-gallon resealable bag, chill and set aside. This can be made ahead of time and kept well chilled until ready to use.
  • For the shortcake and glaze: Slide 4 strawberries onto each skewer. Mix together the sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl.
  • Grill the cake slices using tongs until grill marks appear, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Follow by grilling the strawberries, flipping once, until grill marks appear, about 3 minutes. Transfer the strawberries to a cutting board and slice in half. Coat the strawberries in the glaze or brush on.
  • Build the sandwiches by putting lemon cream on one side of the cake, followed by 4 strawberry halves. Add another layer of lemon cream and top with the remaining cake slice.

LEMON SHORTCAKES WITH STRAWBERRIES



Lemon Shortcakes with Strawberries image

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake     Low Fat     Strawberry     Lemon     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Biscuits
2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled
Topping
3 12-ounce baskets strawberries, hulled
1/4 cup torn fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • For biscuits:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon peel and salt in large bowl. Whisk buttermilk and melted butter in medium bowl to blend. Add to flour mixture and stir just until moist dough forms. Drop 8 dough mounds (about 1/3 cup each) onto nonstick baking sheet. Using lightly floured hands, gently pat biscuits into neat 2 1/4-inch-diameter round about 1 1/4 inches high. Bake until biscuits are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare topping:
  • Slice 2 baskets strawberries; transfer to large bowl. Puree remaining 1 basket strawberries in processor until smooth. Add to sliced strawberries. Stir in mint, sugar and lemon juice.
  • Cut warm biscuits in half horizontally. Place bottom halves of biscuits on 8 plates. Spoon topping generously over, allowing some berries and juices to spill onto plates. Place top halves of biscuits over and serve.

STRAWBERRY-CITRUS SHORTCAKE



Strawberry-Citrus Shortcake image

Bright and refreshing, this is not your ordinary strawberry shortcake. The lemon pound cake is sweeter than a biscuit with just a hint of citrus. Topped with fresh strawberries and tangy, sweetened yogurt, this dessert is truly addictive!

Provided by Sarah Agrella

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups cake flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 eggs
1 quart fresh strawberries, cleaned, hulled and sliced
⅓ cup white sugar
1 ½ cups yogurt
½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Sift the cake flour and salt into a bowl. Cream the butter with 1 1/3 cups sugar in a large mixing bowl until light colored and fluffy. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until well blended. Mix in the eggs, one at a time, alternating with the flour mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake cake in preheated oven until top springs back when lightly touched, or a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Cool cake 15 minutes before turning out of pan.
  • Meanwhile, place strawberries in a separate bowl. Toss gently with 1/3 cup sugar, cover, and refrigerate until needed.
  • Combine the yogurt, heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a bowl, and stir until well blended. To serve, top slices of cake with strawberries and a dollop of the cream mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659.2 calories, Carbohydrate 83.2 g, Cholesterol 200.4 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 392 mg, Sugar 52.4 g

LEMON POUND CAKE (FOR STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE)



Lemon Pound Cake (For Strawberry Shortcake) image

I made this pound cake when I was in the mood for strawberry shortcake, but wanted a better tasting cake part. It was so good with fresh strawberries sprinkled with sugar. It is very good alone as well. I found it in my local newspaper many years ago.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box lemon cake mix
4 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon lemon extract
1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix and eggs, adding eggs 1 at a time and beating at low speed after each.
  • Pour oil in slowly, beating.
  • Stir in lemon extract, gelatin mix and water, beating until well blended.
  • Pour into 2 greased 9-by-5 inch loaf pans.
  • Bake in a 325 degree oven 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2164.4, Fat 121.7, SaturatedFat 18.2, Cholesterol 428.2, Sodium 2039.5, Carbohydrate 241.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 149.4, Protein 27.3

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe strawberries.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can make the shortcakes tough.
  • If you don't have a pastry blender, you can use two knives to cut the butter into the flour.
  • Bake the shortcakes until they are just golden brown on top.
  • Serve the shortcakes warm with whipped cream and strawberries.

Conclusion:

This fresh strawberry lemon shortcake recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this shortcake is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try.

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