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I'm always on the look out for these types of desserts...and this one caught my attention for sure ;o)
Thanks Kathy for caring about those with allergies.
Have yourself a great start to the Newest Year.
Flavourful wishes,
Claudia
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Ingredients
- 6 oz of chopped semi sweet gluten-free chocolate
- 1 stick of unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- Zest of 1 orange
- 3/4 cup of sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- Glaze:
- 1 and 1/2 Tbs of unsalted butter
- 1 and 1/2 tsp of milk
- 1 and 1/2 tsp of honey or agave syrup
- 2 oz of CocoaPlanet Mandarin Orange chocolate
- 1/8 tsp of vanilla
- 7 inch tart or spring form pan
- Parchment paper
- On a low heat, melt together the 2 oz of Mandarin Orange Chocolate with the 1 and 1/2 Tbs of unsalted butter
View Full Recipe at The Colors Of Indian Cooking
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 469g | |
| Calories 1769 | |
| Calories from Fat 963 | 54% |
| Total Fat 109.16g | 136% |
| Saturated Fat 62.2g | 249% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 801mg | 267% |
| Sodium 784mg | 33% |
| Potassium 295mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 181.28g | 48% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.9g | 30% |
| Sugars 152.06g | 101% |
| Protein 26.61g | 43% |
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