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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Prosecco-Poached Apricot Zabaglione serves 6 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons Prosecco, divided
- 1 1/3 c sugar, divided
- 3 (4"x1") strips fresh lemon zest
- 1 pn kosher salt
- 12 firm-ripe fresh apricots, halved & pitted
- 1 T apricot nectar
- 6 large egg yolks
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 93g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 340 | |
| Calories from Fat 61 | 18% |
| Total Fat 6.77g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 2.44g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 315mg | 105% |
| Sodium 51mg | 2% |
| Potassium 31mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 67.76g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 66.93g | 45% |
| Protein 4.05g | 6% |
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