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Medium 3 hr 35 min~230 kcal 2/10
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Alfajores
Alfajores sandwich soft cookies with dulce de leche for an elegant Peruvian tea-time sweet.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 12 min📖 1 min readServes 12~154 kcal🇵🇪 Peruvian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 15 min cook 37 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 12 min- Prep20 min
- Resting/Marinating37 min
- Cooking15 min
Ingredients
12 servings
Quick:
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Flour
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Cornstarch
- 80 gr Butter
- 2 adet Egg yolks
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Dulce de leche
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Powdered sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Knead the flour, cornstarch, butter, egg yolks, and powdered sugar into a dough, then rest it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 2
Roll the alfajores dough to 4 mm thickness and cut it with a round cutter.
- 3
Transfer the dulce de leche for the alfajores to a piping bag and clear away cookie crumbs.
- 4
Bake the alfajores cookies in a 180°C oven for 12 minutes, removing them before the edges color.
12 min12:00 - 5
Set the alfajores layers together gently so the filling does not spill from the edges.
- 6
Sift the powdered sugar through a fine sieve over the cookies just before serving.
- 7
Cool the alfajores for 10 minutes, then serve once the texture has settled.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Sandwiching the cookies only after they have cooled completely keeps the dulce de leche from running.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Dust with powdered sugar and serve at room temperature on small plates with coffee.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~154
kcal calories
2
g protein
18
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 5%Carbs 47%Fat 48%
GI 62 · Medium GIGL 11 · Medium GL
0.1g
Sugar
0.6g
Fiber
46mg
Sodium
3.7g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
1/10Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Alfajores make?
This recipe serves 12.How long does Alfajores take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 15 minutes, including 37 minutes of passive resting; 72 minutes in total.Is Alfajores difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Alfajores have?
Approximately 154 kcal per serving. Protein: 2g, carbs: 18g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Alfajores contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Alfajores belong to?
This recipe belongs to Peruvian cuisine.How many ingredients does Alfajores need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Alfajores filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 1/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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