TOP 5 Uruguayan Alfajores: Which Ones Are the Most Popular?

Uruguayan alfajores (also known as ‘’mini cakes’’) are a true delight for sweet lovers. With their abundant fillings (which can include dulce de leche, jam or mousse) and their great variety of toppings (white chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate & Italian meringue), these products symbolize a clear Uruguayan tradition. They can be found in kiosks all over the country, as well as in supermarkets and social events such as birthdays. Apart from being highly popular in Uruguay and other South American countries like Argentina, they have also gained popularity in other parts of the world, thanks to all the Uruguayans who have moved abroad and help spread Uruguayan culture on a daily basis.

If you're reading this post and have never tried a Uruguayan alfajores, here are some suggestions on which ones you should go for:

1. Marley alfajor

These have a smooth and creamy dulce de leche filling. There are two different options: Marley alfajor with white chocolate coating & Marley alfajor with milk chocolate coating.

2. Rastaman alfajor

Its main characteristic is the filling which, apart from dulce de leche, includes a touch of coconut that gives the alfajor a very unique flavor. There are two variants: those covered with a thin layer of white chocolate and those covered in black chocolate.

3. Portezuelo alfajor

There are many varieties of alfajores from this brand:

• Portezuelo Classic White: white snow-covered alfajor filled with dulce de leche and powdered sugar.
• Portezuelo Classic Black: black alfajor filled with dulce de leche and covered in milk chocolate.
• Portezuelo Black: mini alfajor filled with chocolate mousse and covered in white chocolate.
• Portezuelo Soft: black alfajor filled with chocolate mousse and covered in dark chocolate.
• Portezuelo Triple: alfajor with 2 layers of dulce de leche filling and with powdered sugar coating.

4. Juana La Loca alfajor

This alfajor contains 92 grams of pure chocolate and is filled with a thick layer of dulce de leche. There are different varieties available: Juana La Loca alfajores with white chocolate coating, those with dark chocolate coating, and others with meringue coating. This brand also offers a gluten-free version of alfajores for those who need to consume TACC-free products.

5. Nativo alfajor

This is an artisanal alfajor that combines a cornstarch cookie with a generous amount of dulce de leche filling. It’s one of the most chosen alfajores due to its original and delicious flavor.

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If you wish to try any of these alfajores, you can order them at Productos Uruguayos Online. This international shipping platform offers more than 100 varieties of mini cakes. If you're looking for a product that is not listed on our website, don't hesitate to contact us so we can get it for you.