Sugar-Free Classic Alfajores
Indulge guilt-free with these delightful Sugar-Free Classic Alfajores, a healthier twist on the beloved South American treat! Crafted with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cornstarch-based dough and naturally sweetened using erythritol, these cookies deliver the same tender texture and rich flavor without refined sugar. Filled with a luscious layer of sugar-free dulce de leche and finished with a coating of unsweetened desiccated coconut, these alfajores are perfect for health-conscious dessert lovers who won't compromise on taste. With minimal prep time and straightforward steps, this recipe yields 20 stunning cookies, each balancing sweetness and zest with hints of vanilla and lemon. Whether for a special occasion or an everyday indulgence, these sugar-free alfajores are sure to become your new favorite treat!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and erythritol together until light and fluffy.
Add in the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
In a separate bowl, sift together the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined. The dough should be soft and not sticky.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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.
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.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
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.
Gently roll the edges of each alfajor in the unsweetened desiccated coconut to coat the dulce de leche filling.
Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling. Serve and enjoy your delicious sugar-free alfajores.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.3 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.2 g | 601% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 944 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 1473 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 511.7 g | 186% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 37.8 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 607 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1098 mg | 23% | |
*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.
