Alfajor
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 (Spanish pronunciation: [alfaˈxoɾ], plural alfajores) is a traditional confection typically made of flour, honey, and nuts. It is found in Argentina, Chile., Paraguay, Bolivia, the Philippines, Southern Brazil, Southern France, Spain, Uruguay, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Republica Dominicana, and El Salvador. 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.