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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 12 green cardamom pods
- 1 c. whipping cream
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1-1/4 c. plain low fat yogurt
- 1/2 t. Kosher salt, divided
- 1 t. pure vanilla extract
- 1 pkg. of unflavored, powdered gelatin (Knox)
- 3 T. hot water (for blooming the gelatin)*
- 11 oz. white chocolate chips (I used Ghirardelli chips.)
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