How to make alfajores at home: quick & easy uruguayan recipe

Alfajores are a fundamental part of Uruguayan culinary culture and are beloved by locals and tourists who visit the country and try them for the first time. Their soft texture and exquisite dulce de leche filling makes these mini cakes a true delight.

If you wish to learn how to make homemade uruguayan alfajores, here’s a step-by-step recipe.

Ingredients:

• 200g of wheat flour
• 100g of cornstarch
• 150g of room-temperature butter
• 100g of powdered sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 200g of dulce de leche
• Grated coconut (optional, for decoration)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, sift the wheat flour and cornstarch. This will help make the dough smoother and lighter. Add the butter and mix until you get a sandy texture.

2. Add the sifted sugar, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix all the ingredients until you have a homogeneous dough. (If the dough is too dry, add a tablespoon of milk to help bind it.)

3. Form a ball with the dough, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate it for a few minutes. This will make it easier to handle the dough.

4. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Meanwhile, roll out the dough on a floured surface until it's about half a centimeter thick. Use a round mold to cut out the tops of your alfajores.

5. Place the tops on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until they are golden. (Don't leave them in the oven for too long, alfajores must be soft.)

6. Remove the tops from the oven and let them cool. When they are cool, join them together with a generous amount of dulce de leche.

7. (Optional) Add your preferred topping! You can melt white or dark chocolate over your alfajores or roll them in grated coconut to give them an extra exquisite flavor.

8. Let the alfajores rest for a few hours so the dulce de leche blends with the tops and the product acquires its characteristic flavor.

Now you're ready to try this sweet recipe and enjoy a typical Uruguayan snack with your friends anywhere in the world. If you need to buy dulce de leche or other ingredients to make your alfajores, visit Productos Uruguayos Online. There, you'll find a wide selection of products available for international shipping.