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Alfajores Caseros

Cultural Context

Alfajores are a beloved treat in Argentina, often enjoyed with coffee or as a dessert. These sandwich cookies, filled with dulce de leche, have roots in Spanish and Moorish cuisine, evolving through generations. They are especially popular during celebrations and holidays, symbolizing warmth and hospitality. Today, alfajores have gained international fame, with various regional adaptations appearing across Latin America and beyond.

ArgentinianARdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
150 gramos manteca
100 gramos azúcar
1 huevo
400 gramos harina
bicarbonato
dulce de leche
coco rallado

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

dulce de leche

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: store-bought caramel sauce

Honey is a natural sweetener.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Dark chocolate has less sugar.

1

Batir 150 gramos de manteca con 100 gramos de azúcar hasta que esté bien mezclado.

2

Agregar 1 huevo y batir nuevamente hasta que quede homogéneo.

3

Incorporar 400 gramos de harina y un poco de bicarbonato, mezclando bien.

4

Estirar la masa con un rodillo y un poco de harina para evitar que se pegue.

5

Usar un vaso de plástico como cortador para dar forma a los alfajores.

6

Colocar las formas en una bandeja para hornear.

7

Llevar al horno precalentado a 200 grados Celsius por 15 minutos.

8

Retirar del horno y dejar enfriar.

9

Rellenar con dulce de leche y pasar por coco rallado.

Cooking Techniques

creamingrollingbaking

Equipment Needed

batidorarodillobandeja para hornear

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Homemade AlfajoresAlfajores de Dulce de Leche

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