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Alfajores Marplatenses

Cultural Context

Originating from the coastal city of Mar del Plata in Argentina, Alfajores Marplatenses are a beloved treat that showcases the country's rich tradition of sweet pastries. These cookies are often filled with dulce de leche and coated in chocolate or coconut, making them a favorite for celebrations and gatherings. Today, they are enjoyed across Argentina and have inspired variations in many Latin American countries, each adding their unique twist to this delightful dessert.

ArgentinianARdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
300 g manteca
100 g azúcar
100 g miel
ralladura de una naranja
ralladura de un limón
1 cucharada esencia de vainilla
pizca de sal fina
2 huevos (120 g)
300 g harina
100 g almidón de maíz
40-50 g cacao amargo
10 g polvo para hornear
5 g bicarbonato de amonio
dulce de leche
coñac o ron
baño de chocolate para alfajores

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option while margarine can reduce costs.

dulce de leche

🥗Healthier: caramel sauce

💰Cheaper: sweetened condensed milk

Caramel sauce is a lower-calorie alternative and sweetened condensed milk is often cheaper.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Chocolate chips are easier to use and semi-sweet chocolate can be less expensive.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed while granulated sugar is typically cheaper.

1

Blanquear 300 g de manteca con 100 g de azúcar y 100 g de miel.

2

Perfumar con la ralladura de una naranja y de un limón.

3

Agregar 1 cucharada de esencia de vainilla y una pizca de sal fina.

4

Unir 2 huevos (120 g) y mezclar.

5

Tamizar 300 g de harina con 100 g de almidón de maíz y 40-50 g de cacao amargo.

6

Agregar 10 g de polvo para hornear y 5 g de bicarbonato de amonio.

7

Unir los secos al cremado y mezclar bien.

8

Tomar la masa y enfriar en la heladera por al menos 30 minutos.

9

Estirar la masa a 5 mm de grosor y cortar tapas de 5 a 6 cm de diámetro.

10

Hornear a 180°C durante 10 minutos.

11

Unir las tapas con dulce de leche previamente mezclado con coñac o ron.

12

Bañar los alfajores con un baño de chocolate para alfajores.

13

Dejar enfriar a temperatura ambiente y guardar en un lugar hermético.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbakingrollingsandwichingdipping

Equipment Needed

batidoratamizhornopapel manteca

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Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Marplatense AlfajoresAlfajores de Dulce de Leche

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