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Ladyfingers with Strawberry Topping
Ladyfingers layered with a thick wild strawberry syrup and chilled to set — a simple, elegant Central European no-bake dessert from the early 20th century.
Total time:35 min
Servings:4–6
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Ladyfingers layered with a thick wild strawberry syrup and chilled to set — a simple, elegant Central European no-bake dessert from the early 20th century.

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