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- Cheese, Blueberry and Almond Danish Author: Barb Serves: 8 Danish Ingredients
- 2 sheets (1 box) frozen puff pastry, defrosted For the Filling:
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 29g | |
| Calories 116 | |
| Calories from Fat 84 | 72% |
| Total Fat 9.53g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 5.92g | 24% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium 32mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 0.65g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.29g | 0% |
| Protein 7.09g | 11% |
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