This time it is all about Traditional Chilean Desserts! Are you looking for some of them as well? Then you are looking at the right place.

However, we will not introduce you to the list right away because that can get pretty confusing. For Desserts that you have never tried making at home before, some tips, useful instructions, and helpful words can ensure your dessert baking round is successful.

So before we get into the list of traditional Chilean desserts, here is an example that will help you to understand the process well.

Know more about making Traditional Chilean Desserts at home- Chilean Alfajores

The Chilean Alfajores are sweet cookies that are filled with delicious jellies in the center and sandwiched between crunchy and crispy biscuits.

We found this dessert pretty pleasant and crumbly also perfect for the holiday or festive season.

Alfajores are yummy and at the same time, it is perfect for a light snack with some tea on the side. So if you have a gathering of guests over for tea then don't forget to serve them your freshly baked alfajores. Trust us, everyone will be impressed by your creation.

If this is your first time dealing with alfajores then let us tell you, even the sight of the freshly baked cookies will bring water to your mouth. This recipe of cookies is pretty popular and found all over Argentina, Chile, and Peru. Stuffed with dulce de leche, these cookies are absolutely lip-smacking and too hard to resist after the first bite. Chocolate alfajores are pretty common and a marvelous variation to the classic alfajores cookies.

Have you ever wondered what makes Alfajores so special or distinguishes them from traditional sandwich cookies? Well, then here is the answer to your question. Well, the specialty of these cookies and the reason behind their popularity are that these cookies only need about ten to five minutes of kneading, by hand or by the machine respectively.

Sometimes we use vinegar in the recipe but often when you do not have it in the house, replace it with something acidic and zesty like either orange juice or alcohol, whichever you prefer. The reason we add either is to prevent the formation of gluten in the dough while kneading so that the cookies remain crunchy instead of becoming chewy. So, did we mention that it is a gluten-free dish? Well, now you know!

What can you do to maintain the perfect shape of the cookies?

Well, there is one thing that we faced about making cookies at home, especially the alfajores and so we wanted to talk about it. Roll the dough on the baking sheet directly if you do not want your cookies to turn out shapeless which is a common thing we encountered while handling alfajores. Cut circles on the sheet itself and avoid lifting them because often during the process of transferring, the cookies can get folded or get crippled.

A quick tip- Sometimes it is even possible that your dough may turn out a little dry. That can happen if the amount of egg yolk used in the dough for blending isn't sufficient. Simply sprinkle some water or milk to compensate for the lack of moisture in the dough.

Ingredients that you are likely to need for making Chilean alfajores

Coming to the ingredients that you are likely to need as you make alfajores at home. Let's find out, shall we? Take this list with you if you are planning to shop before your baking session.

Milk
Egg yolk
Vinegar
All-purpose flour
Dulce de leche
Unsalted butter

Simple steps to make Chilean alfajores at home

The oven is initially preheated. This is done at a temperature of 350°F and then a large bowl is taken. In this, you need to blend the ingredients like all-purpose flour along with egg yolk, melted butter, and some vinegar. Make sure that the butter is present at room temperature or you will find it hard to blend the cold hard lump.

Make the dough and if you feel that it is getting too dry, add some water to it as well. Allow the dough to rest for at least ten minutes before you proceed. Wrap it with the aid of a plastic wrapper and place it inside the refrigerator for about two hours at least. You can store it in the form of dough for up to two days. Roll into a flat sheet in the next step, cut out small circles, and then bake for about ten to fifteen minutes.

The crispy and crunchy alfajores are ready, now you need to simply sandwich two pieces together with the aid of some Dulce de Leche.

Look up the other traditional Chilean Desserts that we have for you here.

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18. Pastel De Choclo

19. Valdiviano, Chilean Soup

20. Hallullas Chilean Bread

21. Easy Cherry Kuchen

22. Lucuma Cake With Meringue

23. Pear Empanadas