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Strawberry Shortcake

Juicy strawberri­es star in this fresh spin on the classic summer treat made extra-delicious (and extra-easy!) with packaged ladyfinger­s soaked in orange juice!

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MOUSSE 1 3/4 cups + 2 Tbs. heavy cream

1 1/4 cups confection­ers’ sugar

12 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallo­w crème

8 oz. fresh strawberri­es

Grated zest of 1 lemon

CRUST 1 1/2 pkgs. (11 oz. each) crisp ladyfinger­s

1/2 cup orange juice

Mousse: In chilled bowl with chilled beaters, beat 1 3/4 cups cream on medium- high speed until bubbly. Gradually add sugar, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Set aside 3/4 cup whipped cream for topping. l Beat cream cheese on medium-high 2-3 minutes until fluffy. Add remaining 2 Tbs. cream, then marshmallo­w crème; beat until combined. In food processor, purée 4 oz. strawberri­es; add to mousse. Chop remaining strawberri­es; reserve for garnish. Mix puréed strawberri­es and lemon zest into mousse; beat until combined. Fold all but reserved 3/4 cup whipped cream into mousse until well combined. l Crust: Line bottom of 9" square baking pan (at least 2 1/2" deep) with parchment paper. Dip top side of ladyfinger­s into orange juice and line bottom of pan with 1 layer, cutting to fit if necessary. Next, evenly spread half of mousse over ladyfinger­s. Prepare second layer of ladyfinger­s by dipping tops in orange juice and placing in pan. For last layer, spread remaining mousse and sprinkle with chopped strawberri­es. Make about 9 small whipped cream swirls on top with reserved whipped cream and top with more strawberri­es, if desired. Cover; refrigerat­e at least 4 hours to set. Servings: 9. Cals.: 642. Protein: 7 g. Fat: 33 g. (19 g. saturated). Trans fat: 1 g. Chol.: 134 mg. Carbs.: 76 g. Sodium: 237 mg. Fiber: 2 g. Sugar: 54 g. Kitchen time: 1 hour. Total time: 5- 6 hours.

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