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Ingredients
- 8 ounces of sweet or semi-sweet, high quality baking chocolate
- 1/4 cup strong coffee
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons rum or an orange, coffee or vanilla-flavored liquor
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 cup instant (finely ground) sugar
- whipped cream (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 292g | |
| Calories 1090 | |
| Calories from Fat 998 | 92% |
| Total Fat 113.52g | 142% |
| Saturated Fat 71.4g | 286% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 348mg | 116% |
| Sodium 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium 140mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 3.4g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.18g | 0% |
| Protein 3.26g | 5% |
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