What Are Alfajores?

Alfajores are one of the most delicious sweet treats on earth, and just one taste of this Argentinian delicacy should be enough to convince you of this fact. Alfajores have kept a pretty low profile, but pretty much anyone who has tried the cookie is instantly addicted to the mouth-watering snack. If you have never tried alfajores, stop by Puerto Loa Boca in Little Italy to have your mind blown. In the meantime, read on to learn more about the delightful dessert.

What Are Alfajores?

Alfajores are Argentinian cookies that can be found all over Buenos Aires. While the cookie itself is quite simple, the resulting taste, texture, and flavor are incredibly rich and complex. Alfajores are made by creating a sandwich out of two light and airy cornstarch-based cookies, with the middle consisting of decadent dulce de leche. While this is the most simplistic version of alfajores, there are a variety of different types and variations of the famous cookie.

What Type of Alfajores Are at Puerto La Boca in San Diego

As stated above, each shop and restaurant has a slightly different twist on the classic dulce de leche cookie sandwich. At Puerto La Boca in Little Italy, our dessert menu features a dish we call “Alfajores de Maicena”.

This version of alfajores is filled with homemade San Ignacio Dulce de Leche that is imported directly from Argentina, providing you with a rich and sensual experience. The San Ignacio Dulche de Leche filling is rolled in shredded coconut to add a bit of texture and a dash of tropical flavor, and to finish things off the filling is then dusted with sugar powder to make the dessert extra sweet. See what our fans think about Puerto La Boca's Argentinian desserts.

Other Alfajores Fillings

Dulce de Leche is the primary filling used in alfajores, but there are fun varieties with different fillings that provide a new spin on the classic favorite. Below, you can find some of the other popular alfajores fillings you can typically find in Argentina:

Dulce de Camote

Dulce de camote is a sweet-potato-based caramel that has an interesting flavor and texture.

Marmalade

Many choose to fill their alfajores with different types of marmalade, including orange, lemon, or lime marmalade.

Honey

Honey makes for simple but splendid alfajores filling, combining a sticky texture with honey’s overwhelming sweetness.

Fruit Mixtures

Fruit mixtures are where bakers can get creative. Some combine a variety of different fruits to make delicious alfajores that are slightly healthier than some of the more sugary filling options.

Chocolate Mousse

An airy mousse can be a great filling for alfajores, with the light mousse creating a treat that is a bit less rich than the classic dulce de leche option.

Cream

Alfajores filled with cream create a South American cream puff that is incredibly delicious.

Enjoy Alfajores at Puerto La Boca in San Diego, California

Puerto La Boca in Little Italy offers the most authentic Argentinian dining experience in all of San Diego, combining tasty food with an incredible atmosphere. At Puerto La Boca we are proud to offer our famous Alfajores de Maicena, which is a standard alfajores covered in coconut and powdered sugar. Alfajores are perfect with a cup of coffee in the morning or as a dessert after an Argentine meal of empanadas, steak, and chimichurri. If you are interested in learning more about our homemade alfajores or would like to make a reservation at Puerto La Boca in San Diego, contact us today by calling (619) 234-4900.