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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 14 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 5 ounce digestive biscuits
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 12 ounce semi-sweet chocolate (coarsely chopped)
- 1 ¼ cup heavy cream (divided)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- flaky sea salt (such as Maldon, to taste)
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