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Alfajores Chocotorta

Cultural Context

Alfajores Chocotorta is a beloved dessert in Argentina, combining layers of chocolate cookies, dulce de leche, and cream cheese. This no-bake treat is often served at celebrations and gatherings, showcasing the country's rich tradition of sweet treats. Its simplicity and deliciousness have led to its popularity beyond Argentina, making it a favorite in various Latin American countries.

ArgentinianARdessert
20 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
75 g butter
50 g powdered sugar
1 egg yolk
100 g all-purpose flour
15 g unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
50 g dulce de leche
50 g cream cheese
100 g dulce de leche for filling
200 g white chocolate
20 g milk chocolate
10 ml neutral oil

dulce de leche

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sweetened condensed milk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Mix 75 g of softened butter with 50 g of powdered sugar, sifting to remove lumps.

2

Add 1 egg yolk to the mixture.

3

Incorporate 100 g of all-purpose flour, 15 g of unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder.

4

Form the dough without kneading, using the palms of your hands to mix until homogeneous.

5

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

6

Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 2 or 3 mm.

7

Use a 7 cm cookie cutter to cut out shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

8

Preheat the oven to 180 °C and bake for 5 minutes.

9

Let the cookies cool completely before removing them from the baking sheet.

10

For the filling, mix 50 g of dulce de leche with 50 g of cream cheese.

11

Fill the cookies with 100 g of dulce de leche, pressing the top cookie down gently to spread the filling evenly.

12

Refrigerate the filled cookies to firm up the filling, covering them if necessary.

13

Melt 200 g of white chocolate and 20 g of milk chocolate in a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals.

14

Add 10 ml of neutral oil to the melted chocolate to make it smoother.

15

Dip the cookies in the chocolate, using two forks to remove excess chocolate.

16

Place the dipped cookies on parchment paper and sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles before the chocolate sets.

Cooking Techniques

mixinglayeringdipping

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking sheetcookie cutterplastic wrapdouble boiler or microwave

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

ChocotortaChocolate Alfajores Cake

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