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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- pinch of kosher salt
- 1 17.3-ounce package puff pastry (2 sheets)
- 2 ounces dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 egg, beaten, for a wash
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