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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1¼ cups graham cracker crumbs (9 whole graham crackers)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons espresso powder
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- Make the Filling:
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 5 teaspoons espresso powder
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
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