Chocolate Cream Pie Resolutions Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 12 ounce Chocolate wafers
- 8 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup cream
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 8 ounce milk chocolate (finely chopped)
- 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract (divided)
- 6 large egg whites
- 1½ cup bakers sugar (may substitute granulated)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 131g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 451 | |
| Calories from Fat 191 | 42% |
| Total Fat 21.53g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat 12.16g | 49% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium 199mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 60.29g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 46.03g | 31% |
| Protein 6.07g | 10% |
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