The Banana Split.... Deconstructed. A Light Variation On A Classic. Recipe
Ingredients
- In a large bowl mix:
- 3/4 cup of sugar
- 2 cups of buttermilk
- Whisk it together well until the sugar is blended in then add in:
- 2 cups of whipping cream
- 1 tsp of rose water
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 880g | |
| Calories 1605 | |
| Calories from Fat 818 | 51% |
| Total Fat 93.11g | 116% |
| Saturated Fat 57.97g | 232% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 348mg | 116% |
| Sodium 606mg | 25% |
| Potassium 923mg | 26% |
| Total Carbs 180.14g | 48% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 173.6g | 116% |
| Protein 21.14g | 34% |
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