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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 6 oz. semi-sweet (or bittersweet) chocolate pieces or chopped into small chunks
- 2 tsp. +/- instant coffee
- 1/4 to 1/2 c. extra fine granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 3 pasteurized egg yolks*
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 5 -6 pasteurized egg whites* (3 if using fresh eggs)
- 1 1/4 -1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar (1/4 tsp. per egg)
- Whipped dairy or coconut cream, optional
- Garnish, optional (fresh mint, fresh fruit, or chocolate shavings)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 110g | |
| Calories 307 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 686mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 77.79g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 75.2g | 50% |
| Protein 0.0g | 0% |
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