Name: Peruvian Alfajores
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 can Condensed milk; 1 can Evaporated milk; ¾ cup Unprepared flour; 1 ½ cup Cornstarch; ½ cup Unsalted butter; 1 cup Powdered sugar; ¼ teaspoon Vanilla essence; 1 pinch Salt

Peruvian alfajores are a delicious and delicate mix of two fine biscuit cookies that embrace a sweet filling of white manjar or honey inside.

A traditional dessert of Peruvian cuisine that has captivated palates around the world. These soft cookies, filled with caramel and sprinkled with powdered sugar, originate from the fusion of Arab and Spanish cultures, which mingled in Peru during the colonial era.

The caramel, 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 little 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

Desserts

1 hour

6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 can of Condensed milk

1 can of Evaporated milk

¾ cup of Unprepared 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 thickens and you can see the bottom of the pot.

Step 2 : Once ready, remove from heat and let cool.

Step 3 : Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 150°C and sift the flour with the cornstarch and a pinch of salt, reserving the mixture.

Step 4 : In another bowl, beat the butter and half of the powdered sugar with an electric mixer until creamy.

Step 5 : Then, add the vanilla essence and the mixture of flour, cornstarch, and salt.

Step 6 : Knead with your fingers until you obtain a smooth dough, then refrigerate.

Step 7 : Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out circles.

Step 8 : Place these discs on a baking sheet and bake for about 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 the finishing touch.

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Prepare the manjar blanco by cooking the condensed and evaporated milk over low heat until thickened, then let cool. Peruvian Alfajores - Preparation - Step 1

Peruvian Alfajores - Preparation - Step 1

Step 2 : Preheat the oven to 150°C and sift the flour with the cornstarch and salt. Beat the butter with half of the sugar until creamy, add the vanilla and sifted ingredients, form a dough, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Peruvian Alfajores - Preparation - Step 2

Peruvian Alfajores - Preparation - Step 2

Step 3 : Roll out the dough on a floured surface, cut circles, and bake for 20 minutes. Let cool. Peruvian Alfajores - Preparation - Step 3

Step 4 : Assemble the alfajores by placing a portion of manjar blanco between two cookies, and sprinkle with powdered sugar for the final touch. Peruvian Alfajores - Preparation - Step 4