Today we bring you a simple and gluten-free recipe—a delicious sweet treat that's very easy to prepare. These are coconut alfajores filled with dulce de leche. This is an excellent recipe to serve at tea time or with coffee after dinner, delighting your guests with a homemade preparation suitable for everyone. The quantities in this recipe for coconut alfajores filled with dulce de leche yield 15 pieces, but if you'd like to make more, you...
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Ingredients
For the dough
shredded coconut500g
sugar200g
egg3
egg yolks3
lemon zest1/2tsp
heavy cream2tbsp
For the filling
dulce de leche (pastry-grade)350g
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
296.0kcal (14.8%)
Protein
1.7g (3.4%)
Carbs
30.2g (10.97%)
Sugars
27.7g (55.4%)
Healthy Fat
2.7g
Unhealthy Fat
17.1g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
How to make Coconut Alfajores
For the dough
- Step 1
In a bowl, combine the shredded coconut, sugar, eggs, and egg yolks. Mix everything together using a spatula. Add the lemon zest and heavy cream to hydrate the coconut.
- Step 2
Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes.
- Step 3
Take portions of the dough and shape them into discs for the alfajores using a round cutter, approximately 4 cm (1.5 inches) in diameter.
- Step 4
Place the discs on a baking sheet previously greased with butter.
- Step 5
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 15 minutes.
- Step 6
Remove from the oven and let cool.
Assembling the alfajores
- Step 1
On half of the coconut discs, spread a generous amount of dulce de leche.
- Step 2
Cover with the remaining discs to form the alfajores.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
296.0kcal (14.8%)
Protein
1.7g (3.4%)
Carbs
30.2g (10.97%)
Sugars
27.7g (55.4%)
Healthy Fat
2.7g
Unhealthy Fat
17.1g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
Tips & Tricks
Ensure the dulce de leche is pastry-grade for a thicker consistency that holds well between the discs.
Use a round cutter to achieve uniform shapes for the alfajores.
Let the alfajores cool completely before assembling to avoid breaking the discs.
FAQS
Can I use regular dulce de leche instead of pastry-grade?
Yes, but pastry-grade dulce de leche is thicker and holds better between the discs.
How can I make the discs uniform in size?
Use a round cutter approximately 4 cm (1.5 inches) in diameter to shape the discs.
Can I store these alfajores?
Yes, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Can I substitute heavy cream with another ingredient?
You can use milk or a dairy-free alternative, but heavy cream provides better hydration for the coconut.
Are these alfajores suitable for people with gluten intolerance?
Yes, this recipe is gluten-free as it does not contain any wheat-based ingredients.
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