Lady Fingers

Delightfully light, airy, and perfect for desserts, these homemade Lady Fingers are a baking essential you'll love mastering. Made with just six simple ingredients—including eggs, vanilla extract, and a touch of powdered sugar—this classic recipe yields perfectly golden sponge cookies with a soft interior and crisp edges. Whipping egg whites to glossy peaks and gently folding the batter ensures a delicate texture, while dusting with powdered sugar adds just the right hint of sweetness. Ideal for creating luxurious tiramisu, charlotte cakes, or simply served with coffee or tea, these versatile cookies bake in under 12 minutes. Follow this step-by-step guide to achieve patisserie-quality Lady Fingers right in your own kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Eggs (large, separated)
• 100 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 100 grams All-purpose flour
• 20 grams Cornstarch
• 30 grams Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Separate the egg whites and yolks into two clean, large bowls.

Step 3

Using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add half of the granulated sugar (50g) while continuing to beat until stiff, glossy peaks are achieved. Set aside.

Step 4

In the second bowl, beat the egg yolks, remaining granulated sugar (50g), and vanilla extract until the mixture is pale and thick, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Sift together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Gently fold one-third of the flour mixture into the yolk mixture to incorporate.

Step 6

Using a spatula, carefully fold in one-third of the beaten egg whites to lighten the mixture. Alternate folding in the flour mixture and egg whites, a third at a time, until fully combined. Be careful not to deflate the batter.

Step 7

Transfer the batter into a piping bag fitted with a round or star tip (around 1/2 inch or 1.25 cm in diameter). Pipe 3-inch (7.5 cm) long strips onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.

Step 8

Dust the piped batter with a generous amount of powdered sugar.

Step 9

Place one baking sheet at a time in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the lady fingers are lightly golden and springy to the touch.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet. They will crisp up as they cool.

Step 11

Once cooled, store the lady fingers in an airtight container for up to 1 week, or use them immediately in your favorite dessert recipes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(454.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1230.2

Total Fat 21.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 740mg	0%
Sodium 283.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 226.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g	0%
Total Sugars 131.5g
Protein 34.4g	0%

Vitamin D 160IU	0%
Calcium 114.6mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 396.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.3%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 73.5%