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Ingredients (Serves 8) ◆ 400g reduced fat soft cheese ◆ 250g lemon curd ◆ Finely grated rind and juice of 1 small lemon ◆ 12 readymade 18cm sweet pancakes ◆ 12 mini meringues ◆ 150g fresh raspberries

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