Italian Ladyfingers (Savoiardi)

Savoiardi or Ladyfingers are delicious egg-based cookies. The secret to preparing them at their best is to gently handle the egg mixture so as not to break it, especially when incorporating the flour.

Savoiardi are really good for making a delicious Tiramisu or for a Charlotte cake.

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Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 45

6 People

Baked Desserts| Basic Doughs

Equipment

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Stand Mixer
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Baking Sheet
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Pastry Bag

Ingredients

150 gr Egg Yolks
70 gr Granulated Sugar (Quantity 1)
250 gr Egg Whites
50 gr Granulated Sugar (Quantity 2)
90 gr All-Purpose Flour
90 gr Potato Starch
1 pod Vanilla
3 gr Salt

Instructions

Beat the egg yolks with sugar (quantity 1), salt, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
In another bowl, whisk the egg whites and sugar (Quantity 2) to obtain a glossy and not too stiff mass.
Lighten the yolk mixture with a portion of meringue by mixing with a spatula from the bottom up.
When the meringue is incorporated into the mixture, add a portion of sifted flour and starch, stirring very gently with the spatula
Keep alternating powders and meringue until finished.
Shape into 8cm long sticks on a baking paper, using a pastry bag with a smooth nozzle
Sprinkle the Savoiardi with caster sugar and bake at 190°C (374°F) for 15-20 minutes, keeping the oven door ajar.