Eggland’s Best declared Leah L. of Oklahoma the Grand Prize Winner in the annual recipe competition for her cardamon pecan-crusted blackberry streusel mascarpone bars.

In receiving the reward, Leah stated, "it's an incredible honor to be named the Grand Prize Winner in the Eggland's Best America's Best Family Recipe Contest.  This dessert evokes fond memories of my daughters picking blackberries with my mama and eating pecans with my dad".  She added, "I have found that Eggland's Best eggs make the best curd-type fillings and cheesecakes, and their freshness and taste make all my baked goods even more delicious".

Recipes were judged on taste, creativity and the inspiration behind the recipe.  The competition was judged on tiers comprising regions with Best-in-State winners selected by consumers voting on the Eggland's Best website.  The winning recipe can be accessed on <www.egglandsbest.com/recipe>.