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This Las Vegas CrazyShake combines favorite summer treats

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer in Las Vegas makes a State Fair CrazyShake. (Heidi Knapp Rinella/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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By Heidi Knapp Rinella / Las Vegas Review-Journal

July 30, 2019 - 7:29 pm

State fairs are known for their crazy foods, and Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer is known for its CrazyShakes, so this is a match made in sweet paradise.

The State Fair CrazyShake has a rim of kettle corn embedded in vanilla frosting and is made with ice cream with a corn base, popcorn brittle pieces and swirls of caramel. Then it’s topped with a deep-fried Twinkie, two fried Oreos, whipped cream, sprinkles, a caramel drizzle and a cherry.

Created through a partnership with Ample Hills Creamery, it’s $19 and available through Aug. 18. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer is at The Venetian.

The Review-Journal is owned by the family of Las Vegas Sands Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson. Las Vegas Sands operates The Venetian.

Contact Heidi Knapp Rinella at Hrinella@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0474. Follow @HKRinella on Twitter.

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