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Correo Electrónico
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Raciónes: 4
Ingredientes
- 500g fresh blueberries
- 600ml double cream
- 1 tsp plus 1 heaped Tbsp caster sugar, divided
- 1 tsp vanilla essence (I used Nielsen Massey one of the very kind sponsors of Plate to Page)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 271g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 365 | |
| Calories from Fat 262 | 72% |
| Total Fat 29.77g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat 18.33g | 73% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium 277mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 22.93g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.9g | 10% |
| Sugars 12.19g | 8% |
| Protein 4.99g | 8% |
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