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Ingredients
- 150g (5.3oz) of butter
- 300g (10.5oz) of flour
- 150g (5.3oz) of sugar
- 100g (3.5oz) of sugar
- Nutritional Info Per Serving: 304 Calories, 15g Fat, 35mg Sodium, 36.8g Carbs, 2.4g Fiber, 20.6g Sugar, 7.3g Protein
- Ingredients
- Pastry
- 150g (5.3oz) of butter
- 300g (10.5oz) of flour
- 150g (5.3oz) of sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- Pinch of salt to taste
- Lemon zest
- Filling
- 500g (17.6oz) of ricotta
- 1 egg
- 100g (3.5oz) of sugar
- Lemon zest
- 1 drop of milk
- Coarsely chopped dark chocolate
- Fresh cherry preserves
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