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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- Makes about 12 ounces
- Ingredients
- 2 cups (1 pint) of whipping cream â 36% pasteurized (not ultra-pasteurized), preferably organic cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 127g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 416 | |
| Calories from Fat 390 | 94% |
| Total Fat 44.4g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat 27.64g | 111% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium 46mg | 2% |
| Potassium 99mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 4.01g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.32g | 0% |
| Protein 2.49g | 4% |
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March 1, 2010
This recipe was absolutely fantastic!!I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
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