Hot Chocolate (Using Ganache) Recipe
Ingredients
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 471g | |
| Calories 1389 | |
| Calories from Fat 717 | 52% |
| Total Fat 79.65g | 100% |
| Saturated Fat 47.63g | 191% |
| Trans Fat 0.25g | |
| Cholesterol 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium 150mg | 6% |
| Potassium 1640mg | 47% |
| Total Carbs 148.88g | 40% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.7g | 56% |
| Sugars 117.49g | 78% |
| Protein 19.43g | 31% |
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