Peruvian alfajores are a delicious and delicate blend of two fine biscuit cookies that embrace a filling of white manjar blanco or honey.
A traditional dessert from Peruvian cuisine that has captivated palates worldwide. These soft cookies filled with dulce de leche and sprinkled with powdered sugar originate from the fusion of Arab and Spanish cultures, which mingled in Peru during colonial times.
Dulce de leche, one of the key ingredients of this recipe, is widely used in Peruvian cooking and gives the Alfajores their characteristic sweet and creamy flavor.
The preparation process is simple and requires a bit of patience, but the final result is worth it. We invite you to follow the steps and instructions we will share below to enjoy this delicious recipe with family or friends.
Peruvian Alfajores
Ingredients
1 can of Condensed milk
1 can of Evaporated milk
¾ cup of Unbleached flour
1 ½ cup of Cornstarch
½ cup of Unsalted butter
1 cup of Powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon of Vanilla essence
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this recipe, start by pouring the condensed milk and evaporated milk into a heavy-bottomed pot and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture shows the bottom of the pot.
Step 2 : Once ready, remove from heat and let cool.
Step 3 : Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F) and sift the flour with the cornstarch and a pinch of salt, setting the mixture aside.
Step 4 : In another bowl, beat the butter and half of the powdered sugar with an electric mixer until creamy.
Step 5 : Add the vanilla essence and the flour, cornstarch, and salt mixture.
Step 6 : Knead with your fingers until obtaining a smooth dough, then refrigerate.
Step 7 : Roll out the dough with a rolling pin on a floured surface and cut out circles.
Step 8 : Place these disks on a baking sheet and bake for approximately twenty minutes.
Step 9 : Once baked, remove from the oven, let cool, and fill with the manjar blanco.
Step 10 : Finally, sprinkle the remaining sugar over the cookies for a finishing touch.
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