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Ingredientes
- 50g butter
- 50g caster sugar - I used fructose 3 egg yolks 20g tapioca flour 50g ground almonds 15mls amaretto 250g puff pastry, divided Flour for dusting
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 50g | |
| Calories 359 | |
| Calories from Fat 356 | 99% |
| Total Fat 40.56g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat 25.69g | 103% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium 288mg | 12% |
| Potassium 12mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 0.03g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.03g | 0% |
| Protein 0.43g | 1% |
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