Praline Semifreddo Recipe
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 11 oz Peeled Hazelnuts
- 1 Cup Sugar
- ¼ Cup Water
- Semifreddo
- 1 Vanilla Bean
- ¼ Sugar
- 4 Large Eggs, separated
- 2 Cups plus 2 Tbsp Heavy Cream
- Sea Salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 84g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 281 | |
| Calories from Fat 171 | 61% |
| Total Fat 19.83g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 6.95g | 28% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium 143mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 23.3g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% |
| Sugars 20.85g | 14% |
| Protein 5.13g | 8% |
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