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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream, divided
- Pinch of salt
- 1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise
- 6 egg yolks
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 106g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 261 | |
| Calories from Fat 142 | 54% |
| Total Fat 16.12g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 9.97g | 40% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium 89mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 28.02g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 27.23g | 18% |
| Protein 2.13g | 3% |
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