Homemade Ladyfingers Recipe

Homemade Ladyfingers Recipe Rating 5

Having a difficult time finding ladyfingers in the grocery store? Try baking your own! "I keep a few dozen of these light sponge cookies in my freezer to serve with fresh fruit or to use in trifles and other desserts," explains Peggy Bailey from Covington, Kentucky.

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Homemade Ladyfingers Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 10 min.
  • Yield: 15 Servings
20 10 30

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Confectioners' sugar

Directions

  • In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved, about 6 minutes; set aside.
  • In another bowl, beat egg yolks with remaining sugar for 3 minutes or until thick and lemon colored; add water and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into yolk mixture. Fold in egg white mixture.
  • Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert round tip #12. Spoon batter into bag. Pipe 3-1/2-in.-long lines 2 in. apart onto a greased and floured baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack; cool completely. Cover and freeze for up to 1 month.
  • To use frozen ladyfingers: Thaw in the refrigerator; dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve as a cookie or use in desserts. Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 69 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 43 mg cholesterol, 39 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Homemade Ladyfingers in Quick Cooking May/June 2002, p43

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Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2010 by CookiesRmyPassion

I couldn't find ladyfingers in the grocery store so I did a search. I was so happy to find these. They were very easy to make and taste great! Just make sure you use a big enough piping bag or it can get messy. I am going to use them to make tiramisu.

 
 
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