Alfajores | Eating with Andy
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- Learn how to make Alfajores, a very traditional South American biscuit. Melt in the mouth, buttery shortbread biscuits sandwiched together with a luscious and rich golden caramel called Dulce de Leche. It’s a heavenly combination. I’ll show you the easiest way to make Dulce de Leche so you don’t have to be constantly stirring for hours. The sugar in the condensed milk will caramelise and turn into a deep golden caramel colour. These biscuits are irresistible and I guarantee they won’t last long in your house!
INGREDIENTS (Makes around 45-50 Alfajores)
4 cups plain flour
8 tbsp icing sugar
Pinch of salt
400g cold butter
Dulce de Leche
2 cans of condensed milk
Icing sugar to dust
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150°C is 305°F!
Also, the Alfajores definitely need to be baked longer. If your mixture is dry and shaggy, take parts of it and mold it in your hand. The butter will homogenize the dough.
Icing sugar can also be identified as Powdered Sugar.
400 grams of butter is 1 3/4 US cups.
Hope this helps!
Andy, you should have your own Netflix Show!
Thanks for sharing your tips! Oh a Netflix Show would be #GOALS!!!
Made these today with my daughter and they were INCREDIBLE! Thank you so much Andy 🤗
That’s so great to hear!! If you have Instagram I would love for you to tag me @eating.with.andy next time you make a recipe. I love seeing your recreations 😊
I just watched your video and your explanation and method and above all no eggs it’s awesome I’m so happy I somehow watched it ! Wow ! You are an awesome host hope you have more recipes without eggs love it !!
Best cookie in the world!!!
Agree 👌🏼 Please follow me on Insta @eating.with.andy
This recipe inspired me to make my Dulce De Leche Macarons. I mean the alfajores and macarons were almost the same. 2 biscuits/cookies being sandwiched with a filling in the middle. Gracias. I hope that I said it right. 😄
Jerome Loo oh that sounds absolutely delicious! 😃
I made these for my Mum for Mothers Day and they were absolutely delicious. So short and crumbly and the dulce de leche is so lucious :D And they're so easy to make too! I will definitely make these again. Another way you could portion out the biscuits is to weigh the ball of biscuit dough and divide the weight by the number of individual biscuits you want to make. Then using that figure you worked out, weigh equal size portions of dough, roll them into little balls and flatten them into disks to the desired thickness with the bottom of a glass. This is how I make melting moments. While it might take a little longer, I personally find this easier to get roughly equal size biscuits than rolling out the dough and cutting them out. This is just my personal preference, obviously either way is fine - they're still going to be delicious!
Brandon Black So happy you got to make them for your Mum and I’m really glad you both enjoyed them!
Love your channel so much 🙌💞
Simran Singh Thank you so much! 😃 I’m glad you’re enjoying it!
Andy, thanks. Who doesn't love alfajores
I know right. These don't last more than a day in my house
@@eatingwithandy9429 Yes. Empty plates are the biggest compliment.
Adolfo Briceno for sure!
Hi Andy from MKR! 👋🏻 Thanks for sharing your country’s cuisine. 😀
Hello!!! I'm so happy I have the opportunity to do so!
Alfajores are from Spain.
@@rebecagonzalez2776 Alfajores are popular all over Latin America and they did indeed originate in Spain. Peru was colonised by the Spanish and they introduced various ingredients like limes, cattle, milk, etc. Our main influences are the indigenous Inca peoples, the Spanish conquistadors, African slaves brought by the Spanish and large waves of Chinese, Japanese and Italian immigrants who became integral components of the cultural and culinary framework.
I'm so happy that you shared this recipe with us, Andy! Especially because it is so close to your heart :D I think I might make some of these for my Mum. She's coming over to my house on Mother's Day. I just had a couple of questions for you - When you said 150 degrees, is that for a fan forced oven? I have a fan forced oven, but generally I reduce the temperature by 20 degrees if the recipe is written for a conventional. Also, is it a recipe that halves okay? 45-50 would be too many for just the two of us, so I was thinking of halving the ingredients.
Hola Brandon! I'm so glad to hear you'll be making these for your Mum! For the Oven: Yes, 150 fan forced. For recipe quantity: You can half this recipe with no issues at all as there is no rising agent. You can triple, double, quadruple it if you like too! Best of luck and can't wait to hear how they turn out.
I'm your newbie here. Thanks for sharing your recipe. I'll try to bake them soon 😋😊
Hola Andy ! Una pregunta, si no tengo esa máquina, lo hago a mano o con la batidora electrica manual? Gracias!
Hola Gaby! Puedes hacerlo con batidora eléctrico o a mano. Cualquiera de los dos 😊
Omg... these looks yummy and delicious... Andy you did it again a great video... keep up the great videos 8)
Just8Ate Awww thank you! I’m super excited to share this recipe and I’m so glad you enjoyed it 😄
Hi Andy, thanks for sharing this. I definitely will try this. Just wondering how we can store the rest of the biscuit? Thank you so much 😊
Hola! Please do make them and let me know how they turn out. You can store the unfilled cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Filled cookies are best eaten the same day they are assembled, but can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 days.
You explain things so well, Andy! I’ll be making alfajores for sure! ¡Buenazo!
Muchas gracias Alberto!!! I can't wait for you to make them at home and try them yourself.
Hi Andy I made this last night, the taste was so good 😊. We almost finish it. The other day I made too but use spread butter. The taste make different. Thank you for share this recipe. I tagged you on instagram with the photos ❤.
adobo ayam Amazing! It’s great you got to make them. Yes, spreadable butter will definitely change the flavour and texture of the biscuit. I haven’t seen your photos? When did you tag me and what’s your Instagram handle?
@@eatingwithandy9429 Yes my fiance love it so much. I baked only half recipe, just because only us. But look like I have to bake it more now 😁. Just wondering if you could make it with chocolate filling, could you give me some recipe? This morning I tagged you on instagram. My instagram account @adoboayam. Thank for reply it back 😁.
adobo ayam yes you can fill these cookies with anything you like! I would suggest using the chocolate buttercream from my Easter Cupcake Recipe!!!
Thanks for the recipe! I will definitely try it!
Gracias por la receta, los voy a probar se ven deliciosos.
z4mena si te van a encantar y son facilísimo de hacer porque no tienes que ni poner la masa en la refrigeradora. Me encantaría que me mandes una foto por Instagram/Facebook @eating.with.andy 😊
I came across your channel today. I previously tried to make alfajores and followed a recipe with extra ingredients such as corn flour, baking powder, baking soda and yolks from 2 eggs. It went well until after 10 minutes in the oven and ended up like dome shaped biscuits!! basically the biscuits did not hold their shape. I wonder if it was to do with the ingredients? So i will try your method and see how it goes :)
Thanks Andy! I'm so excited to make this xx
Yay! I can't wait for you to make them and devour them. Have a great day.
I love ur channel Andy. Wish I had time to actually try the foods instead of looking at it and feeling hungry
You’re so sweet dear Lucy. Thank you 😊
Those biscuits look delicious 😋 😋😋😋
They are so morish. You can't just have one, it's impossible.
Hola Andy, para hacer la masa, en vez de usar el mixer, se podría usar food processor? Gracias ☺️
Giovanna Morales Espinoza Si claro! Simplemente procesa hasta que la masa se forme
When I saw this recipe I got so excited! ❣️💞
I’m glad you did!! Can’t wait for you to make it at home. I would love to see a pic when you do. Please send it on Insta or Facebook @eating.with.andy 🤗
Amazing!
May I ask what the best way to store them is? Also can the recipe be halved?
Kate M Hi! You can half or double this recipe with no problem as there is no rising agent (baking powder or soda). The best way to store them is in an airtight container at room temperature. Filled cookies are best eaten the same day or day after and will last store in an airtight container for 2 days. You can also store the unfilled cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Just pop the Dulce de leche in a Tupperware at room temp. I would love to see a pic when you make it please tag or send it to me on Insta/Facebook @eating.with.andy
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Thank-you!! I can’t wait to make them. I wanted to half the recipe to try for just us o er lockdown. I think they’ll go fast. Have had these before. They are wonderful!!!!
Kate M oh they will! They last less than a day at my place and we don’t have that many people either 🙈 can’t wait for you to make them!
Also, which size cutter do you recommend using?
Hi Brandon! I like tu use a 4.5 cm diameter one but you can use absolutely any size, shape or form you want!
Absolutely delicious. Great recipe
A treasured recipe !
Hey! I’m making this for my Spanish teacher because she’s quitting, she’s Peruvian and i know she likes these biscuits, thanks for a great tutorial, can you tell me how much the cans of caramelised milk weigh?
Doc Dexter that’s awesome, what a great surprise for your teacher. The cans of condensed milk are 395g each. Would love to see a pic when you make them! Tag me on Insta/Facebook @eating.with.andy 😊
At what temperature do we preheat the oven to?
Hola Monica! It’s 150C as per minute 1:40 😃 can’t wait for you to make them. Please send me or tag me in a pic on Insta/Facebook @eating.with.andy
Simple and yummmm
It is a very simple recipe!
Best recipe 😋
Beautiful! Yummy! Gracias por la receta!
You're welcome Peter. This recipe is very special to me and it makes me so happy to be able to share it with all of you :)
Hola Andy!!! Te olvidaste de mencionar la temperatura del horno! Por fisss
Hola Stephany! Si dije la temperatura del horno en el minuto 1:45 del video. Es 150C 🥰
Hi andy I love ur recipes so bad
On regards to butter : is it unsalted or salted butter?
Hi Abel. Thank you, I'm glad to hear you enjoy my recipes!! I like to use unsalted butter for this recipe but you can use salted too, just add a little less salt into the dough.
Will do Andy❣️💞. Me, my sister and my mom are huge fans. One day we would love to meet you. Also we would love to visit Peru, the food is sensational 😍
Thank you! Where do you guys live? Oh yes, you have to go to Perú at some stage. Add it to your bucket list 😃
We're all the way from South Africa, Cape Town and we would love to visit Peru it's so unique when you speak about it and you're so passionate about your country! 💞😍 as soon as I'm done with some of your recipes I'm going to tag you, hopefully I'll get it right 😂❣️ fingers crossed.
Oh that’s amazing! Cape Town is in my list of places to visit. I’ve heard it’s beautiful. Do you follow me on Insta? If so, what’s your @handle? I can’t wait to see photos of the things you make. Hope you have a fantastic weekend 💃🏽
Hey Andy 💞 my Instagram name is @firdousamierodien and I do follow you yes. Exciting things are coming soon and I can't wait to show you what I've made. And please come to Cape Town I would love to show you the beautiful ocean sides, table mountain and many more adventurous places. 👍 and I hope you have a fantastic day.
Fantastic! Can’t wait to see your recreations 😊 I’ll definitely let you know when I’m planning to visit beautiful Cape Town!
Best recipe !!
Hi! At what temperature did you put the oven to bake them??!!!
Francesca Lopez Hi dear! It’s 150C as per minute 1:45 😃 can’t wait for you to make them. Please send me or tag me in a pic on Insta/Facebook @eating.with.andy
Can make a Piping bag with a Ziploc. Fill from one corner and clip off a small amount at an angle.
That’s a great suggestion for someone who doesn’t have a piping bag or tip 👌🏽
😍😍😍 thank you so much Andy !!!
Sharon saenz My pleasure! I hope you get to make them 😊
andy can you share the recipe to make lekima cream that you made to eat with these biscuits in mkr. it was showered with compliments.
I will make lucuma ice cream in the next month or so! Just waiting for it to be a bit warmer here in Australia as it’s the middle of winter!
@@eatingwithandy9429 ok i lucuma ice cream i don't know it 's cold in australia because it 's in summer in my country
Can’t wait to share the recipe with you!
Andy esos alfajores son espectaculares!!! Ayer los probé!! 👏👏👏👏👏
Gracias Karen que lindo que te gustaron! Son facilisimos de hacer no? Uy la proxima me encantaria ver una fotito. Me mandas por Insta o Facebook @eating.with.andy
Gracias Andy, great recipe.
Saludos
Gracias Claudia. I'm so excited to share this recipe with all of you. I hope you get to make it :)
Go gurl!
GoldGhost Games And Stuf 👩🏽🍳 💃🏽
Excelente.
tendrá por ahí la receta del manjar blanco con el que se elabora el King Kong de Lambayeque?
Saludos.
Andy, you have cooked a lot of food from Peru on MKR. Are you and ruby from Peru?
Lucy Martin haha yes, if you couldn’t tell already 😂
Thought so
You’re so beautiful and talented ! I’m excited! Hello from Moscow! I love MKR!
Евгения Лим Hola girl!! Thank you 😊
Do you add orange zest??
Will orange zest give it a different flavor
Hi lovely! No, I don’t add any orange zest as this is the really traditional recipe (have a look in the description box for the full list of ingredients) but as I always say, you can experiment in the kitchen and add things you like. If you like the flavour of orange zest then give it a try although it will change the flavour of the original recipe completely. I’ve had people add things like salt after spreading the dulce de leche and coconut too. Would love to see what you end up doing so don’t forget to send mi a pic on Instagram/Facebook @eating.with.andy 🥰
Thank you so much Love...❤
@@princessbelleredrose7413 anytime!
They look delicious 😋
Oh, they’re just addictive! Hope you get to make them at home 😃
Can someone please help me… when I bake my cookies at 305 for 20minutes they still come out raw. I’m afraid if I leave it any longer the cookies will dry out. Please help.
Hola Stephanie! Your oven must run a bit colder than mine. Try baking at 180C for 12-15 minutes. The cookies won't dry out as they have so much butter in them! As long as they don't get any colour (they don't turn dark brown) they will be perfect! Please let me know how you go :)
Salted or unsalted butter?
Yo quiero! Delivery para la Gold Coast please ;)
Enrique Febres uy sería todo! Ya mucha gente me está pidiendo que los venda!
I so need to find a bakery that makes Peruvian sweets in Melbourne, my god, to die for!!!!
Lara A They’re addictive! They never last more than a day in my house. I would give you recommendations for Melbourne but I’ve never come across a place that sells them...yet.
Dulce Bakehouse in Melbourne has differences types of alfajores. The owner are from Argentina where spanish alfajores are very popular like the rest of Sudamerica
@@rebecagonzalez2776 Thank you sooo much!! and it is close to me too:)
Yuummmmm
cake in the night the yummiest ! 😊
Cant wait to try these biccies
😊awesome!
Andy, what is the oven temp? Thanks
Fiona Yunanto It’s 150C fan forced 😊
Would that be 302• Fahrenheit???
Mm looks delicious
Penguin Gaming It’s one of my favourite treats to have! They’re so delish!
Hola, en peru yo tuve mi negocio de alfajores y la textura era suave se derretia en mi boca, me salia como la casa del alfajor, que son muy exquisitas. Cuando e preparado aqui en EEUU no me sale igual, me sale como galleta, te soy sicera e preparada muchas recetas mas de 20 veces y aun no me sale la misma textura que en Peru, pense que era la harina y probe con todas las harinas del supermercado, y tambien probe con todas las mantequillas, ya te imaginaras cuantas veces e hecho los alfajores, a la gente le gusta el sabor ellos dicen que es una galleta, pero mi esposo y mis hijas sabemos que mis alfajores en Peru era perfecto, con ponerte a la boca ya se desacia y no era una galleta. Mi pregunta es: nunca me saldra como en Peru verdad ??
Hmmm., Deberias de encargar Los ingredients desde Lima. Hay una muy Buena receta en yanuq. Tambien. Aqui en USA lo consideran sandwich de galleta. Busca El alfajor de Martha Stewart Tambien es bueno, al gusto Americano.
thanks. any other ingredients needed?
Labs 1993 Nope! That’s it!! 🙌🏽 Not many ingredients, just takes a bit of time & love 😊
OMG i love your channel so much Andyy! Thanks for sharing your country’s recipes and your passion with all of us!
Levina Tabita Thank you dear. I’m so happy I can share my recipes and passion with you all 😄
😍😍😍 going to try this
Please do and don't forget to tag me. I love seeing your recreations!
Numero uno
Bri Liu 😃
Why can't I be as good as you! 😂
Foodie Cassie I wasn’t always good. Just lots of practice and trial and error. I’m sure you’ll get there. Never give up 💪🏽
YUM! 😍
Jasmin Robinson they’re so yummy! Once you eat one you can’t stop 🙊
👍👍👍👍👍
Love your channel and videos! But would be great if you could add words to the video! Especially with the ingredients and stuff so it’s easier to follow when we try the recipes at home!
Bea de Grano Thank you amiga! I’ll keep that in mind. I do have all the ingredients listed in the description of the video 😊
Hmm, You don't use any corn starch, I find it helps them have a more melt in your mouth feeling like short bread.
Kevin Pereira no I don’t use corn starch in my recipe as that would require letting the dough rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour. I like this recipe because you don’t need to rest it. I also add more butter to make it extra crumbly. You should give it a go and see how it compares to your recipe 😊
What is icing sugar?
Something like powdered sugar, finer than caater sugar. For what it likes, its like sweetened flour
I’m going for the palette knife so I can have more “casualties” that I will have to eat because they are not perfect...
OMG!!❤❤
John DeBenedictis 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Learn cooking and Spanish in 1 video.
Good vid.
Caino 05 Thanks! 😃 I’m glad I could help with those 2 things! Hahah
Yummm i would pop the whole biscuit in my mouth 🙄
Shelley Neilon that’s what I usually do but had to compose myself for the camera 😂
Hace un vídeo en español querida Andy ❤
Tatiana Flores Quizás algún día!!! 😊
Hi andy
Julian Z Hola!
In theory, wouldn't it be hard to overwork that dough because its got hardly any water content and all that fat in the butter is delaying gluten development?
Andy, I love your channel. However, I followed every single instruction, and it all crumbled and fell apart. They taste bland, and were extremely under baked. I’m very sorry, but I will now stick to cooking, instead of baking. 😔
Hi Miguel. I'm really sorry to hear that. With baking, if you're off with measurements just a bit, it can affect the end result. A few things that might have caused crumbly cookies: 1) the use of too much flour. When measuring flour, use a knife or other straight edged utensil to level the flour across the measuring cup. 2) the butter didn't mix through properly. To check the correct texture, you want to press the mix, if it holds its shape its ready. 3) You might have rolled them too thick and that's why they under baked, having under baked cookies will make them taste really bad as there is still raw flour 4) every oven is different, make sure your oven is pre heated and avoid opening the door until the last minute. I hope you don't get discouraged and keep persisting, once you nail these cookies, it will all be worth it! Hope this helps :)
Eating with Andy - I’ve just tried these cookies again. They are AMAZING! I just found out the problem, The butter was melted. I apologize for the message, I will send this recipe to my friends! You are my favorite TH-camr! Gracias! 🥰
Puédes cocinar Mazamorra Morada, por favor? Me gusta la Chicha Morada también! 😋😋
Miguel Calvo I’m glad you made them again and found out the problem!