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Mousse or Squirrel? Kaffir Lime Mousse, The Perfect Pal For A Gluten Free Cookie Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup of cream
- 1 and 1/2 tsp of lime zest
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 3 or 4 Kaffir lime leaves
- 1/2 tsp of lime juice
- 1 cup of plain yogurt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 377g | |
| Calories 500 | |
| Calories from Fat 206 | 41% |
| Total Fat 23.41g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 14.76g | 59% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium 145mg | 6% |
| Potassium 481mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 64.55g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 61.53g | 41% |
| Protein 10.67g | 17% |
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