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Receta Tea and Jam: Celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee for Holiday Recipe Club
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Ingredientes
- Lady Grey Gelato with Strawberry Jam
- based on my Pomegranate Green Tea Gelato
- 2 bags of Lady Grey tea
- 1 1/2 c. hot water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup 2% milk
- juice of half a lemon
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 882g | |
| Calories 1187 | |
| Calories from Fat 462 | 39% |
| Total Fat 52.34g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat 32.2g | 129% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 189mg | 63% |
| Sodium 449mg | 19% |
| Potassium 442mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 175.3g | 47% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 162.83g | 109% |
| Protein 10.35g | 17% |
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