Easy alternative might be a strawberry cream? (4,6)

I believe the answer is:

soft option

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'a strawberry cream?' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'easy alternative' is the wordplay.
'easy' becomes 'soft' (similar in meaning).
'alternative' becomes 'option' (synonyms).
'soft'+'option'='SOFT OPTION'

'might be' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for soft option that I've seen before include "Easy way out" , "Undemanding choice" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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