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A curious name for a merienda treat. 

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You can keep it in the fridge and just spread it on your bread whenever you get hungry.

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A perfect sweet and savory merienda. 

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A pizza and quesadilla in one? Why not?

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You can keep it in the fridge and just spread it on your bread whenever you get hungry.

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A perfect sweet and savory merienda. 

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A pizza and quesadilla in one? Why not?

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