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Strawberry and White Chocolate Filhós Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries

Special Equipment Needed:
- 9-inch round baking dish
- Whisk
- Large bowl
- Wooden spoon

Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round baking dish with butter.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix together with a wooden spoon until just combined.
5. Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and chopped strawberries.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool before serving.

Time:
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes
Temperature: 350°F
Serving Size: 8

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 250
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Protein: 4g

Substitutions for Ingredients:
- For the all-purpose flour, you can use gluten-free flour or almond flour.
- For the butter, you can use coconut oil or olive oil.
- For the milk, you can use almond milk or oat milk.
- For the white chocolate chips, you can use dark chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Variations:
- You can add other fruits such as blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.
- You can add nuts such as walnuts, almonds, or pecans.
- You can add spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice.

Tips and Tricks:
- Make sure to not overmix the batter, as this can result in a dense and heavy filhós.
- Let the filhós cool completely before serving, as this will help it to set and hold its shape.

Storage Instructions:
- Store the filhós in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Reheating Instructions:
- Reheat the filhós in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes, or until heated through.

Presentation Ideas:
- Serve the filhós with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of fresh strawberries.
- Serve the filhós with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of melted white chocolate.

Garnishes:
- Fresh strawberries
- Whipped cream
- Melted white chocolate

Pairings:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Hot chocolate

Suggested Side Dishes:
- Fruit salad
- Yogurt parfait
- Green salad

Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the filhós is too dense, add a little more milk to the batter.
- If the filhós is too dry, add a little more melted butter to the batter.

Food Safety Advice:
- Make sure to use fresh ingredients.
- Make sure to store the filhós in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Food History:
Filhós is a traditional Portuguese dessert that is made with a sweet dough and filled with various fruits and nuts. It is usually served as a snack or dessert.

Flavor Profiles:
This filhós has a sweet and creamy flavor from the white chocolate chips and a tart and juicy flavor from the fresh strawberries.

Serving Suggestions:
- Serve the filhós as a snack or dessert.
- Serve the filhós with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

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Region: Portuguese

Taste: Sweet, Creamy, Fruity, Nutty, Rich