 A typical Argentine-style alfajor | |
| Alternative names | Alfajores |
|---|---|
| Course | Sweet or dessert |
| Place of origin | Spain |
| Serving temperature | Room temperature |
| Main ingredients | Flour, honey, almonds, hazelnuts, dulce de leche |
An alfajor or alajú[1] (Spanish pronunciation: [alfaˈxoɾ], plural alfajores) is a traditional confection[2] typically made of flour, honey, and nuts. It is found in Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, the Philippines, Southern Brazil, Southern France, Spain, Uruguay, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, El Salvador and Chile.[3] The archetypal alfajor entered Iberia during the period of al-Andalus. It is produced in the form of a small cylinder and is sold either individually or in boxes containing several pieces.[4]
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