dessertArgentine

Alfajores

Name: Alfajores
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Argentine
Ingredients: 300 g Cornflour; 200 g Flour; 200 g Butter; 150 g Icing sugar; 3 pieces Egg yolks; 1 tsp Baking powder; 1 piece Lemon zest; 1 tsp Vanilla; 1 tbsp Brandy; 500 g Dulce de leche; 100 g Desiccated coconut; 1 pinch Salt

Alfajores is a classic Argentine dessert that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Cornflour, Flour, Butter, Icing sugar, Egg yolks, Baking powder, Lemon zest, Vanilla, Brandy, Dulce de leche and Desiccated coconut, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Argentine cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Chimichurri.

Difficulty: mediumPrep: 60 minCook: 15 minServes 10

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Ingredients

Cornflour300 g
Flour200 g
Butter200 g
Icing sugar150 g
Egg yolks3 pieces
Baking powder1 tsp
Lemon zest1 piece
Vanilla1 tsp
Brandy1 tbsp
Dulce de leche500 g
Desiccated coconut100 g
Salt1 pinch

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1🥄 Mix

Beat the softened butter with the icing sugar until pale, about four minutes.

Step 2

Add the yolks one at a time, then the vanilla, zest and brandy.

Step 3

Sift the cornflour with the flour, baking powder and salt and fold it in without long working.

Step 4

Wrap the dough in film and refrigerate it an hour.

Step 5

Roll it half a centimetre thick and cut four-centimetre rounds.

Step 6🥧 Bake

Bake at 170 °C for twelve minutes; the biscuits should stay pale, with only the underside going golden.

Step 7

Cool them completely, sandwich them in pairs with dulce de leche and roll the sides in coconut.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Alfajores carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If using instant dry yeast instead of active dry yeast, you can mix it directly into the dry ingredients without proofing first, reducing wait time by 15 minutes.

Chef Technique Tips

Always ensure liquids used to activate the yeast are comfortably lukewarm (around 38°C–42°C / 100°F–108°F); liquid that is too hot will kill the yeast, while cold liquid delays proofing. Keep the dough in a warm, draft-free spot to rise.

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