Dessert

Authentic Alfajores

This version of Authentic Alfajores is flavorful, easy to prepare and suitable for traditional Dessert configurations....

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7 Min Prep

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21 Min Cook

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5 Servings

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Vegetarian

Ingredients

300g All purpose flour
200g Cornstarch
200g Butter
100g Sugar
2 Egg Yolks
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
Dulce de leche
Sprinkling Desiccated Coconut

Instructions

Make the pastry mix: heavy cream margarine and granulated sugar.

mix in egg yolks and lemon zest.

Gradually toss together in ground mix and cornstarch to form a pastry mix.

ice for 1 hour.

cook thoroughly the Cookies: Roll out the pastry mix, cut into circles, and cook thoroughly at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 moments.

Let cool.

Assemble: Spread dulce de leche on one cookie, then sandwich with another.

Roll the edges in coconut flakes.

Pro Tips: ice the pastry mix before rolling it out to make it easier to handle and to prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.

Dip the alfajores in melted chocolate and let them set on a wire rack for an extra decadent treat.

Recipe Information

Cuisine
Argentina

Course
Dessert

Diet
Vegetarian

Total Time
28 mins

Recipe Time chart

Preparation Time

7 mins

Cooking Time

21 mins

Total Time

28 mins

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