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Correo Electrónico
Raciónes: 12
Ingredientes
- Six years ago: Perfection Pound Cake
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the Cheesecake:
- 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1¼ cups + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 eggs, at room temperature
- For the Cherry Topping:
- 24 ounces frozen dark sweet cherries, thawed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- For the Whipped Cream:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 231g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 661 | |
| Calories from Fat 443 | 67% |
| Total Fat 50.89g | 64% |
| Saturated Fat 29.29g | 117% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 179mg | 60% |
| Sodium 317mg | 13% |
| Potassium 415mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 51.39g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.2g | 17% |
| Sugars 40.1g | 27% |
| Protein 11.04g | 18% |
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