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Ingredients
- 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- scant 1 tablespoon confectioners sugar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 329g | |
| Calories 956 | |
| Calories from Fat 761 | 80% |
| Total Fat 86.4g | 108% |
| Saturated Fat 46.48g | 186% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 622mg | 207% |
| Sodium 851mg | 35% |
| Potassium 434mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 22.77g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 20.81g | 14% |
| Protein 24.52g | 39% |
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