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COMO PREPARAR ALFAJORES PERUANOS DE MAICENA

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Alfajores

Cultural Context

Alfajores are a beloved treat in Peru, with roots tracing back to Moorish influence in Spain. Traditionally filled with dulce de leche, these cookies symbolize celebration and hospitality in many Latin American cultures. Today, alfajores have gained international popularity, with variations featuring different fillings and coatings, appealing to diverse palates around the world.

PeruvianPEdessert
45 min
medium
24 servings
Servings4
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dulce de leche
1 cup coconut flakes
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

dulce de leche

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: caramel sauce

Honey offers a natural sweetness, while caramel sauce is more accessible.

1

Tamizar la harina, maicena y azúcar impalpable.

2

Hacer una fontana con los ingredientes secos.

3

Agregar la mantequilla en el centro de la fontana.

4

Usar la técnica del arenado con los dedos para mezclar la mantequilla con los secos.

5

Compactar la masa sin amasar, solo unir los ingredientes.

6

Colocar la masa en una bolsa y refrigerar durante 15 minutos.

7

Retirar la masa de la bolsa y estirarla con un rodillo, usando un poco de harina.

8

Cortar la masa con un cortador y colocar las piezas en una placa enmantecada.

9

Repetir el proceso con la masa restante.

10

Hornear a 160 grados Celsius durante 15 a 20 minutos.

11

Dejar enfriar los alfajores después de hornear.

12

Rellenar los alfajores con manjar blanco.

13

Espolvorear con azúcar impalpable antes de servir.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbakingrollingsandwiching

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlswhiskrolling pincookie cutterbaking sheetparchment paperwire rack

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Alfajores de Dulce de LecheAlfajores de Maicena

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