South American Alfajores Recipe

Name: South American Alfajores
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CARAMELIZED SWEETENED MILK; 11 ounces sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk); boiling water; COOKIES; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup firm margarine, softened; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 large egg yolk; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel; 1 1/4 cups cornstarch; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup shredded coconut

Servings: persons

CARAMELIZED SWEETENED MILK
11 ounces sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)
boiling water
COOKIES
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup firm margarine, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
1 1/4 cups cornstarch
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup shredded coconut

1
Empty sweetened condensed milk into 8 inch glass pie plate. If you can't find 11 oz. sweetened condensed milk then use 14 oz. Put 1/4 inch hot water into 2 quart shallow casserole. Set pie plate in water. Bake at 425u00b0F for about 1 hour and 20 minutes to caramelize.
2
FOR THE COOKIES: Cream butter and sugar in medium bowl. Beat in egg and egg yolk. Add lemon peel, cornstarch, flour and baking powder. Stir. Work with your hands until dough sticks together. Let dough rest for 15 minutes. Roll dough a scant 1/4 inch thick on floured surface. Cut into 1 1/2 inch circles. Arrange on greased baking sheet. Bake in 325u00b0F oven for 10 to 15 minutes. They should be dry but not brown. Cool.
3
Sandwich 2 cookies together with a layer of caramelized condensed milk. Spread a thin layer of caramelized condensed milk around outside edge of alfajores. Roll edge in coconut. Makes 30 alfajores.
4
Leftover caramelized sweetened condensed milk is great on toast.
5
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703

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CARAMELIZED SWEETENED MILK, 11 ounces sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk), boiling water, COOKIES, and more.

Yes, South American Alfajores falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

South American Alfajores

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