Best 11 Strawberry Shortcake With Balsamic Recipes

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Strawberry shortcake with a dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of tangy, sweet-tart syrup is the quintessential summer dessert. When you’re craving a simple, sweet treat, the combination of fresh, juicy strawberries, fluffy biscuits, and whipped cream is hard to beat. Try this easy strawberry shortcake recipe with a tangy twist—a drizzle of homemade strawberry-balsamic syrup—for a delicious dessert that’s perfect for any summer gathering.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

BALSAMIC STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES



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Try a new twist on strawberry shortcake using Truvía™ Natural Sweetener to reduce sugar and balsamic vinegar for bold flavor that pairs well with strawberry.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups Bisquick Heart Smart™ mix
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Truvía™ Spoonable natural sweetener
2 tablespoons cold butter, cut in pieces
1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon Truvía™ Spoonable natural sweetener
2 cups sliced strawberries
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Truvía™ Spoonable natural sweetener
6 tablespoons frozen (thawed) sugar-free whipped topping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In large bowl, mix Bisquick™ mix, salt and 1 tablespoon Truvia™ Natural Sweetener spoonable. Using pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture is evenly combined. Add milk and water; stir until soft dough forms.
  • Drop mixture into 6 balls on cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pan 5 minutes; remove to cooling rack.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix 1 tablespoon Truvia™ Natural Sweetener spoonable and the strawberries; set aside.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, mix balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon Truvia™ Natural Sweetener spoonable. Heat to simmering over low heat. Cook 5 to 10 minutes or until mixture is reduced to about 1/4 cup and thickened like molasses. Set aside to cool.
  • Split shortcakes. Top with strawberries. Drizzle with balsamic reduction. Top with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

THE BEST CLASSIC STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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For our simple and iconic shortcake, we discovered a great double-stacking technique that creates super light and high biscuits that are easy to split. This makes them easy to fill without crumbling. A simple recipe like this one allows its ingredients to shine, so use the very best berries you can find.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook's Note)
1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes and frozen
1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the shortcakes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk the heavy cream, sour cream and vanilla in a small bowl; refrigerate until ready to use. Pulse the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a food processor until combined. Add the butter; pulse until the mixture looks like fine meal. Pour in the chilled heavy cream mixture and pulse until just combined.
  • Lightly flour a work surface and dump the dough onto it. Pat out the dough 1/2-inch thick. Cut out as many biscuits as you can with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Then pat the remaining dough out to 1/2-inch thick again. Cut more biscuits; you should get 12.
  • Put 6 of the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops generously with cream, then top each cream-brushed biscuit with one of the remaining biscuit rounds. (This makes it easier to split once they are baked.) Brush the top of each biscuit stack with more heavy cream and sprinkle 1 teaspoon granulated sugar on each biscuit.
  • Bake the biscuits until golden and puffed, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, for the topping: Toss the strawberries and 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar in a medium bowl.
  • Just before serving, beat the heavy cream, sour cream, the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and vanilla in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes.
  • Split the shortcakes in half. Spoon half the cream on the bottom of the biscuits, top evenly with the strawberries and top with the remaining cream. Put each biscuit top on and serve.

MOM'S STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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When I was growing up, Mom sometimes experimented with different dessert recipes, but this tried-and-true spongy shortcake was always great just the way it was. It melted in my mouth! -Karen Wingate, Coldwater, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs
1-1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 1-1/2 quarts fresh strawberries, sliced
Sweetened whipped cream
Mint leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 8-in. square baking pan. In a large bowl, beat eggs on medium speed 3 minutes. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; beat into egg mixture. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter just until butter begins to melt. Beat into batter with vanilla (batter will be thin)., Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., Just before serving, cut cake into serving-size pieces; cut each slice horizontally in half. In a large bowl, combine strawberries and remaining sugar; spoon between cake layers and over top of each serving. Top with whipped cream and, if desired, mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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I grew up helping my mom make a lot in our farmhouse kitchen; strawberry shortcakes, roasts, soups and pies. This sunny strawberry shortcake recipe brings back memories of family summers on the farm. -Janet Becker, Anacortes, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1-1/2 quarts fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with milk to the creamed mixture. Spread in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes. Cool on wire rack. , Cut into nine servings. Split each serving horizontally and fill with whipped cream and strawberries. Replace top of cake; garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and more berries. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SLAB STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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Shortcake to feed a crowd! With no individual assembly required, this genius recipe couldn't be more perfect for all of your spring and summer gatherings. The from-scratch biscuit base is scone-like in its buttery texture and tastes great on its own, but when topped with sweetened whipped cream and sugared strawberries, it's simply divine. If you have other fresh berries on hand, you can use your favorite combination to top the shortcake base. This dessert will be your new party favorite.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
5 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cut in pieces
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 quart (4 cups) strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In large bowl, stir the flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, baking powder and salt until blended. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  • In small bowl, beat eggs and 2 cups whipping cream just until blended. Stir into flour mixture until mixture forms a soft dough. Using lightly floured fingers, pat and press dough in bottom of 15x10x1-inch ungreased pan.
  • Bake 16 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix strawberries and 1/4 cup granulated sugar; stir occasionally.
  • When ready to serve, in chilled large bowl, beat Topping ingredients with electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Spread top with whipped cream. Using slotted spoon, spoon sugared berries over top. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 1 g

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE WITH BALSAMIC HONEY



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 medium buttermilk biscuits, recipe follows
2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup light whipping cream
4 sprigs fresh mint
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
Egg wash or milk, for glazing

Steps:

  • Buttermilk Biscuits: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Have all ingredients well chilled. Place all dry ingredients and shortening in bowl of an electric mixer with paddle attachment. Mix until crumbly, then add buttermilk and mix just until dough comes together. Gently roll out dough to 3/4-inch thickness and cut with round cutter. Glaze with egg wash or milk and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Split the biscuits in half horizontally. Toss the strawberries with the balsamic vinegar and half the honey. Set aside. Whip the cream in a small mixing bowl to soft peaks. Add the remaining honey and whip to stiff peaks. Spoon the strawberries over the bottom half of each biscuit. Be sure to pour some of the balsamic/honey sauce over each biscuit as well. Spoon the whipped cream over the strawberries and finish by placing the top half of each biscuit on the cream. Garnish with mint.

BALSAMIC STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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Here is an delicious twist on the traditional strawberry shortcake. Classic sweet biscuit base meets fresh berries laced with balsamic vinegar.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 cups sliced strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3 large eggs
2 1/4 cups whipping cream, divided
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Stir together first 3 ingredients; let stand 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
  • Stir together eggs and 3/4 cup whipping cream; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
  • Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead 3 or 4 times.
  • Pat dough to 1/2 inch thickness; cut with a 3 inch cutter.
  • Place shortcakes on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 425°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • Beat remaining 1 1/2 cups whipping cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating until soft peaks form.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Split shortcakes.
  • Place 1 cake bottom on each of 8 individual plates.
  • Spoon half of whipped cream mixture over shortcakes.
  • Top with strawberry mixture and dollop with remaining whipped cream.
  • Add cake tops and sprinkle evenly with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.1, Fat 38.8, SaturatedFat 23.4, Cholesterol 192, Sodium 314.8, Carbohydrate 78.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 38, Protein 9.3

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE WITH BALSAMIC



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Here, low-calorie angel food cake picks up the smoke and char of the grill and is topped with strawberries soaked in balsamic vinegar and black pepper, an irresistible combination adored throughout northern Italy.

Provided by Bonnie

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups sliced strawberries
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 pinch ground black pepper
4 slices angel food cake
½ cup whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Combine strawberries, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and black pepper in a bowl; marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Grill the slices of angel food cake on the preheated grill until toasted, 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
  • Transfer the cake to 4 dessert plates and top with marinated strawberries and the liquid and a spoonful of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 5.7 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 226.9 mg, Sugar 10 g

STRAWBERRY & VANILLA SHORTCAKES



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Encapsulate British summertime with these cute little shortcakes, perfect piled high with clotted cream and jam

Provided by Jane Hornby

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 27m

Yield Make 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

350g self-raising flour , plus extra for dusting
100g butter , cold, cubed
100g caster sugar
1 vanilla pod , seeds scraped
100ml milk , warmed
1 egg , plus a little extra beaten egg for glazing
squeeze lemon juice
1 tbsp icing sugar
227g tub clotted cream
250g strawberry , tickly sliced
strawberry jam (see 'goes well with' for recipe, or buy ready-made)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7 and lightly flour a baking sheet. Put the flour, butter, sugar, half of the vanilla seeds and ¼ tsp salt into the bowl of a food processor, then pulse until fine. Tip into a large bowl. Beat the milk, egg and a good squeeze of lemon together, then tip into the bowl and bring together with a knife, using a cutting action, until you have a clumpy dough. Finally bring together with your hands if you need to.
  • Lightly flour the work surface, tip the dough onto it, then quickly shape into a smooth-ish disc. Using a rolling pin, pat out to 2cm thick. Cut out 8 rounds with a smooth 7cm cutter (you'll need to pinch together the trimmings). Glaze just the tops with beaten egg, transfer to the floured sheet, then bake for 10-12 mins until risen and golden, and they sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Beat the remaining vanilla seeds and icing sugar into the clotted cream. It will get runnier at first, but keep beating and it will thicken again. To serve, slice the very top from each shortcake to give a flat surface, then spoon over about 1 tsp jam. Top with a good dollop of the vanilla clotted cream and finish with the strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 55 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.82 milligram of sodium

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE WITH BALSAMIC HONEY



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Fresh strawberries tossed with balsamic and honey, poured over homemade biscuits and topped with whipped cream. Absolutely decadent! Make sure to have all the ingredients well chilled before beginning. NOTE: I have tested this recipe subbing baking-mix or fridge biscuits, subbing pre-whipped cream, and subbing frozen strawberries. It will work successfully, however the results do not compare to making it 'correctly'.

Provided by Atiekay

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup low-fat whipping cream
4 sprigs of fresh mint
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons buttermilk (no need to separate buttermilk)
egg wash, for glazing (1 egg plus 1 tblspn. milk or water or cream)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Place all dry ingredients (for biscuits) and shortening in the bowl of an electric mixer. Mix, using paddle attachment, until crumbly.
  • Add buttermilk and mix just until dough comes together.
  • Gently roll out dough to 3/4-inch thickness and cut 4 biscuits with a round cutter. (a glass also works well).
  • Glaze with egg wash and bake 15-20 minutes.
  • Split the biscuits in half horizontally.
  • Toss the berries with balsamic vinegar and 1/2 of the honey. Set aside.
  • Whip the cream in a small mixing bowl to soft peaks.
  • Add the remaining honey and whip to stiff peaks.
  • Spoon the strawberries over the bottom half of each biscuit. (Make sure you use that sauce as well!).
  • Spoon the whipped cream over the strawberries and finish by placing the top half of each biscuit on the cream.
  • Garnish with mint and serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.1, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 1.5, Sodium 593.9, Carbohydrate 76.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 25.9, Protein 8.3

STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC SHORTCAKES



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This is my tangy updo to the sinfully sweet strawberry shortcake.

Provided by Jerrelle Guy

Categories     Dessert     Summer     Juneteenth     Strawberry     Biscuit     Milk/Cream     Olive Oil     Pastry     Bake     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Dairy Free

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

Strawberries:
2 cups (400 g) hulled and coined strawberries
2 tbsp (24 g) pure cane sugar
Olive Oil Biscuits:
3 cups (360 g) whole wheat pastry flour, plus more for dusting
4 tsp (10 g) baking powder
3 tbsp (36 g) granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
½ cup (120 ml) olive oil
½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk, plus more for brushing
Raw sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
Balsamic Glaze:
½ cup (120 ml) balsamic vinegar
¼ cup (60 ml) agave or honey
Whipped Cream Topping:
1 cup (235 ml) cold heavy cream
3 tbsp (45 ml) honey or agave
Mint or basil for topping

Steps:

  • To make the strawberries, toss the coined berries and cane sugar together in a bowl. Let them sit for about 20 minutes, or until they start to break down and liquefy.
  • Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C or gas mark 8) and have a sheet pan lined with parchment nearby.
  • To make the biscuits, in a bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar and salt. Drizzle over the olive oil, and gently toss with your hands until droplets of oil are dispersed evenly throughout the flour. Add the buttermilk, stirring gently and compressing with your hands until a shaggy dough is formed. Dump out onto a floured work surface and knead until it comes together into a solid mass. Roll it out into a 1¼-inch (3-cm)-thick disk. Using a 3-inch (7.5-cm) biscuit cutter, punch out 6 biscuits, folding and re-rolling the dough if needed. Place the biscuits on the lined sheet tray, brush with more buttermilk, sprinkle with raw sugar if using, and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly puffed and golden brown. Remove the biscuits and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • To make the balsamic glaze, combine the balsamic vinegar and honey in a saucepan and bring it to a simmer. Cook over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the liquid reduces by half. Set aside to cool and thicken.
  • To make the whipped cream topping, when you're ready to serve, beat together the cream and honey in a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, or in a bowl with an electric mixer, until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Split the cooled biscuits in half and spoon on some of the strawberries along with some of their juices so it soaks into the bottom biscuit. Top with a dollop of whipped cream, followed by a drizzle of the balsamic glaze. Top with the other half of the biscuit, and repeat with more strawberries, more cream, and another drizzle of glaze. Repeat with the rest of the biscuits, and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • To make the perfect biscuit base, use a pastry cutter to blend the cold butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. Then, add the buttermilk and stir until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix, as this will result in tough biscuits.
  • For a flaky crust, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help the butter to solidify and create pockets of steam during baking, resulting in a light and airy texture.
  • To achieve a golden brown crust, brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter before baking.
  • For the most flavorful strawberries, use ripe, in-season berries. You can also macerate the strawberries in balsamic vinegar and sugar for a few hours before assembling the shortcake. This will help to draw out their natural sweetness and flavor.
  • To make whipped cream, chill the cream and beat it with a whisk or electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Do not overbeat, as this will cause the cream to curdle.
  • Assemble the shortcake just before serving. This will prevent the biscuits from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

Strawberry shortcake is a classic summer dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd pleaser. With its flaky biscuit base, sweet strawberries, and creamy whipped cream, it is the perfect way to celebrate the season's bounty. Whether you are hosting a party or simply enjoying a special treat with your family, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

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