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Receta Almond Pistachio Fudge. Another Gluten Free Dessert, Plus a Giveaway
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Ingredientes
- 1 can of sweetened condensed milk
- 1 16 oz container of ricotta
- 1/2 tsp of rose water
- 1/4 tsp of ground cardamom
- 2 Tbs finely chopped pistachios
- 2 Tbs finely chopped almonds
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