Lidl launches brand new bakery menu item that shoppers are going mad for
And Lidl is not the only supermarket hopping on the Strawberries and Cream trend
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LIDL has launched a new bakery item and shoppers are going wild.
The German discounter's Strawberries & Cream Blondie is now available in stores for 89p per slice.
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The Lidl treat has returned to the supermarket shelves
The treat comes with a classic vanilla and butter Blondie base and is topped with white frosting.
Shoppers were stunned to see the item on shelves, with one saying they "need it".
Another fan simply commented "oh my days" after spotting the item back again.
While a third said they just tried the delight and it tasted "amazing".
And another eager customer said: "Take my money."
But others weren't so impressed with the snack, with one shopper saying it looked like "lard".
The product is new to Lidl stores, but some shoppers may have confused it with it's Eton Mess Blondie.
The former treat, which was topped with meringue pieces, was sold seasonally last summer and is no longer available in stores.
If you are keen to try Lidl's snack you will need to head to one its 980 stores across the UK.
That is because the bargain supermarket does not offer home delivery on any of its products, including food.
You can find your nearest Lidl by visiting, www.lidl.co.uk/c/store-finders.
Shoppers race to M&S as one of their best selling items which is a mum-essential viral are scanning for just 63 PENCE
Strawberries and cream appears to be a popular flavour this summer, with M&S also launching a similar flavour snack.
The posh grocer has taken inspiration from a viral Japanese trend and launched the Red Diamond Strawberry & Crème Sandwich.
The £2.80 luxury sandwich comes packed with strawberries and a whipped cream cheese filling, all hugged between slices of sweet bread.
M&S said: 'With our exclusive Red Diamond Strawberries at their juiciest best, the time has finally come to create the ultimate strawberries and crème experience.'
M&S reckons it's perfect for everything from alfresco lunches, Wimbledon snacking, afternoon tea, or even just a sweet pick-me-up.
How can I save money when shopping at Lidl?
Lidl reduces items at the start of the day and the best deals can be found between 7am to 8am, when most stores open.
Shoppers can often find cooked meats, salmon fillets and breads reduced by 30% or more.
Not only does Lidl have its own range of reasonably priced alcohol, it also has its own knock-offs of branded favourites – so say cheers to its bargain boozees.
Everyone knows about the "Middle of Lidl" – it's here where you'll find a load of random stuff that you didn't realise you needed, at decent prices.
But if you are hoping to avoid spending more than you planned, you can check what will be in the "Middle of Lidl" on the supermarket's website in advance.
The Middle of Lidl is refreshed every Thursday and Sunday.
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