Bunny Brulee... Jessica Rabbit's Tastier Cousin Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 oz of good quality dark chocolate
- 1 package of graham crackers
- 1 cup of cream
- 8 green cardamom pods
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 381g | |
| Calories 1207 | |
| Calories from Fat 755 | 63% |
| Total Fat 85.0g | 106% |
| Saturated Fat 50.82g | 203% |
| Trans Fat 0.13g | |
| Cholesterol 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium 307mg | 13% |
| Potassium 986mg | 28% |
| Total Carbs 98.78g | 26% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.1g | 30% |
| Sugars 59.1g | 39% |
| Protein 14.21g | 23% |
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