Dessert

Peruvian Alfajores

Tender, crumbly cornstarch cookies sandwiched with a generous layer of manjar blanco.

What you’ll need

• cornstarch: 350 g
• flour: 250 g
• butter: 250 g
• powdered sugar: 120 g
• egg yolks: 3 pcs
• manjar blanco: 500 g
• vanilla: 5 g
• baking powder: 5 g
• fine salt: 3 g
• lemon zest: 5 g

How to make it

1. Soften the butter until pliable at room temperature. Sift together the cornstarch, flour, baking powder, and salt; heat the oven to 165°C/330°F and line baking sheets with parchment.

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