How difficult is it to prepare Chilean Alfajores?

This recipe has a Intermediate difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.

How long does it take to prepare Chilean Alfajores?

The preparation time is 10 minutes and the cooking time is 5 minutes.

How many people does this recipe serve?

This recipe is designed for 6 servings.

Can I substitute some ingredients?

Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.

How should I store this preparation?

Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Cakes and Pies • 27 de Dec de 2020

Chilean Alfajores

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Those who don't like alfajores, especially in summer, one of the typical sweets on the roads of Chile, let's see how to prepare Chilean alfajores, an easy recipe to make, it has a slight complexity but nothing from another world but complexity is the patience to put them together, this time we will fill them with the recipe for white delicacy so that you can feel that homemade and fresh flavor.

Recipe Summary

Preparation

10 min

Cooking

5 min

Servings

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

1/2 cup of flour 1/2 tsp of baking powder 3 tbsp of a chuño 2 tablespoons of orange juice 5 eggs 1 cup of white delicacy

Instructions

Step 1

Separate the yolks from the whites for the 5 eggs.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix the flour, the sugar and the baking powder.

Step 3

With the yolks separated in a bowl, you start to beat them until it is an almost white mixture, and with the almost white mixture it begins to add little by little the flour already mixed, alternating at the same time with the orange juice and another little flour until you add everything while you mix.

Step 4

Start kneading until the mixture is dry, and you begin to knead a little until the dough is thin.

Step 5

With the stretched dough, cut discs of 5 to 8 cm and prick them with a fork.

Step 6

Butter the oven tin and place the dough discs you just cut, put them in the oven with medium high heat for 5 minutes. The idea is that they will last a little, remember to keep an eye on them because depending on the oven they may take less or longer.