Homemade Alfajors with Dulce de Leche and Chocolate
These irresistible homemade alfajors stack layers of Marie biscuits with velvety dulce de leche, all wrapped in a smooth chocolate shell. No oven needed — just simple assembly and a chill in the fridge. A beloved Latin American classic that's easy enough for anyone to make and impossible to eat just one of!
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 200 g (7 oz) dark or milk chocolate, for coating
- 200 g (7 oz) creamy dulce de leche (caramel spread)
- 32 Marie biscuits (about 4 packs, depending on size)
- Shredded coconut or powdered sugar for garnish (optional)
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Directions
- 1
Place one Marie biscuit flat on a clean work surface. Spread a generous layer of dulce de leche evenly over the top.
- 2
Set a second biscuit on top, press gently, then spread another layer of dulce de leche.
- 3
Add a third biscuit and another layer of dulce de leche.
- 4
Place a fourth biscuit on top, leaving the upper surface plain with no dulce de leche. You now have a biscuit sandwich. Repeat with the remaining biscuits.
- 5
Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth and fluid.
- 6
Using two forks, dip each sandwich into the melted chocolate and coat it completely. Let the excess drip off.
- 7
Transfer the alfajors onto a wire rack or parchment-lined baking sheet, making sure they don't touch each other. Sprinkle with coconut or powdered sugar if desired.
- 8
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or 30 minutes in the freezer) until the chocolate is fully set. Serve chilled and enjoy!
💡 Chef's Tip
Add a small knob of butter to the chocolate when melting for a glossier finish. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. For extra depth, stir a pinch of cinnamon into the dulce de leche before spreading.
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