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Ingredientes
- 140 g risotto rice, or round-grain rice
- 450 ml milk
- 30 g butter
- 50 g sugar
- 10 cardamom pods
- Custard
- 3 egg yolks
- 50 g sugar
- 250 ml milk
- 100 ml double cream
- Prunes
- 85 g sugar
- 85 ml Armagnac, brandy, or Calvados, plus about 3 tablespoons
- 1 vanilla pod, split
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 bay leaf
- 300 g Agen prunes (theyâre supposed to be pitted, but I couldnât be bothered)
View Full Recipe at La Recette du Jour
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1172g | |
| Calories 1709 | |
| Calories from Fat 638 | 37% |
| Total Fat 71.95g | 90% |
| Saturated Fat 43.11g | 172% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 302mg | 101% |
| Sodium 614mg | 26% |
| Potassium 1427mg | 41% |
| Total Carbs 243.0g | 65% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 239.81g | 160% |
| Protein 32.9g | 53% |
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