Eating facturas argentinas (Argentine pastries) in Buenos Aires, Argentina

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while sweetening.

almond extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: hazelnut extract

Vanilla is more commonly available.

Visit Petit Colon cafe in Buenos Aires to sample facturas.

Order six different facturas with various toppings including custard, quince jam, and dulce de leche.

Enjoy a cappuccino topped with cinnamon.

Sample a factura with crema pastalera and shaved coconut on top.

Taste a factura that has peach and custard filling.

Try a factura with poppy seeds and cherry filling.

Sample a factura with quince jam and custard on one side and sprinkles on the other.

Taste another factura with dulce de leche filling.

Cooking Techniques

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