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Receta Guest Post: Coconut Cherry Parfaits from Cravings of a Lunatic
Ingredientes
- 1¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup coconut milk, chilled
- 1 (8 oz) brick of cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 can cherry filling
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
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