Sugar-Free Classic Alfajores
Indulge guilt-free with these Sugar-Free Classic Alfajores, a healthier twist on the beloved Latin American treat. Featuring a delicate, buttery shortbread made with a combination of cornstarch and all-purpose flour, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are sweetened naturally with erythritol. Sandwiched with creamy, sugar-free dulce de leche and rolled in unsweetened desiccated coconut, they maintain all the rich, traditional flavors without the added sugar. Perfect for health-conscious dessert lovers or those following a sugar-free lifestyle, this recipe is easy to follow and yields irresistibly soft and decadent alfajores. Whether for an afternoon tea or a special occasion, these sugar-free cookies will be the star of your table!
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Ingredients
- 150 grams Unsalted Butter
- 100 grams Erythritol
- 3 large Egg Yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 200 grams Cornstarch
- 125 grams All-purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 350 grams Sugar-free Dulce de Leche
- 50 grams Unsweetened Desiccated Coconut
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and erythritol together until light and fluffy.
Step 2
Add in the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, sift together the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined. The dough should be soft and not sticky.
Step 5
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Step 6
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 7
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) thick. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles.
Step 8
Place the circles on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden.
Step 9
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 10
Spread a generous amount of sugar-free dulce de leche onto the flat side of a cookie. Top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
Step 11
Gently roll the edges of each alfajor in the unsweetened desiccated coconut to coat the dulce de leche filling.
Step 12
Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling. Serve and enjoy your delicious sugar-free alfajores.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1038.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3523.7 |
| Total Fat 199.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 120.2g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 944.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1473.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 511.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.6g | |
| Protein 37.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 54.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 607.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1097.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories