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Correo Electrónico
Receta Chocolate Spaetzle with Butterscotch Sauce and Candied Citrus
Ingredientes
- 1 c. creme fraiche
- 6 eggs
- 2 vanilla beans, split and scraped of seeds (reserve the pods for another use)*
- 2 oz. dark chocolate, melted
- 3/4 c. cocoa posder
- 1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
- 2 t. salt
- 5 T. sugar
- Olive oil, as needed
- Butter, as needed
- 1/2 c. (one stick) unsalted butter
- 2 c. brown sugar
- 1 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 2 T. vanilla extract
- 2 t. Kosher salt (or coarse sea salt)
- 2 c. sugar
- 2 c. water
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