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Alfajores Paraguayos
Delicate, sweet shortbread cookies sandwiched together with dulce de leche and often coated in meringue or powdered sugar. A beloved treat in Paraguayan culture, especially during holidays and celebrations.
🧂 Ingredienser
- 300 g All-purpose flour
- 100 g Cornstarch
- 200 g Unsalted butter(softened)
- 150 g Granulated sugar
- 3 large Egg yolks
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 400 g Dulce de leche(for filling)
- for dusting as needed Powdered sugar
👨🍳 Fremgangsmåte
- 1
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
💡 Profesjonelle tips: Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results. - 2
Beat in the egg yolks one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
💡 Profesjonelle tips: Add vanilla and zest after creaming butter and sugar. - 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a soft dough. Do not overmix.
💡 Profesjonelle tips: The dough should be soft but not sticky. - 5
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 minutes - 6
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
💡 Profesjonelle tips: Preheating ensures even baking. - 7
Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 5mm (1/4 inch) thickness. Cut out circles using a cookie cutter (about 5-6 cm diameter).
- 8
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake.
⏱️ 12-15 minutes💡 Profesjonelle tips: Watch closely as they can brown quickly. - 9
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10
Once cooled, spread dulce de leche on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with another cookie. Repeat with remaining cookies.
💡 Profesjonelle tips: Use a generous amount of dulce de leche for a rich filling. - 11
Dust the assembled alfajores with powdered sugar just before serving.
💡 Profesjonelle tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of salt to the dough.
- ✓Ensure cookies are completely cool before filling to prevent the dulce de leche from melting.
- ✓Store alfajores in an airtight container at room temperature.
✨ Vri-ideer
Inspirasjon til din egen versjon av denne oppskriften
- Coat the filled alfajores in shredded coconut.
- Add a touch of cinnamon to the cookie dough.
- For a more decadent version, dip the edges in melted dark chocolate.