Alfajores - Biscuits filled with milk jam using a Thermomix
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Alfajores are not just biscuits; they are little bites of history wrapped in sweetness! Originating from the culinary traditions of Spain and brought to Latin America, these delightful treats have evolved into a beloved staple in many countries, particularly Argentina and Peru. Imagine a tender, crumbly cookie filled with a luscious layer of milk jam, also known as dulce de leche, and then rolled in shredded coconut – it's like a tropical vacation for your taste buds! The combination of buttery goodness and a hint of vanilla makes each bite feel like a warm hug. Fun fact: Alfajores were originally made with honey and nuts in the Middle Ages, but over time, they've transformed into the sweet, creamy confections we adore today. So, grab your rolling pin and get ready to impress your friends with these delectable morsels that are sure to steal the show at any gathering!
Ingredients
- 150 g Butter
- 100 g Icing sugar
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Vanilla extract
- 280 g Flour t45
- 1 Bag(s) Baking powder
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 200 g Sweetened condensed milk
- 40 g Grated coconut
Steps
- Cut in pieces, and add 150 g of butter in the food processor bowl.
- Add 100 g of icing sugar, 1 teaspoon(s) of vanilla extract in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 6.
- Add 280 g of flour t45, 1 bag(s) of baking powder, 2 eggs only the yellow, 1 pinch(es) of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Transfer the content of the preparation content in a Preparation name cover with plastic wrap.
- Setaside the preparation content in a fridge during 15min.
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to a thickness of about 1 cm.
- Using a cookie cutter (Ø 5 cm), cut out disks and arrange them on the prepared trays.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 12min.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before adding the toppings.
- Add 200 g of sweetened condensed milk on a workplan.
- Add 40 g of grated coconut on the workplan.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of condensed milk on a cookie, cover it with another cookie, and then roll the sides of the filled cookie in shredded coconut.
- Repeat the process with the other cookies, then set aside in the refrigerator until it's time to serve.
