Lady Fingers Recipe ๐ช
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: Approximately 19 fingers
Description:
These homemade Lady Fingers are a notch above store-bought ones, boasting simplicity and incredible taste. They serve as a delightful cheesecake ‘crust’ that elevates any dessert experience.
Ingredients:
- 6 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. | Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). |
| 2. | Line two baking sheets with parchment or wax paper. |
| 3. | In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks and 1/2 cup of sugar on high speed for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture forms ribbons as it falls from the beater. |
| 4. | Reduce the mixer speed and beat in the vanilla extract and water until well combined. |
| 5. | Increase the mixer speed and beat for an additional 30 seconds to thicken the mixture slightly. |
| 6. | Sift the cake flour over the egg yolk mixture and set aside without mixing. |
| 7. | In another clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy, then add the cream of tartar. |
| 8. | Continue beating the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar until stiff peaks form. |
| 9. | Add 1/3 of the beaten egg whites to the egg yolk mixture and gently fold until all the flour is incorporated. |
| 10. | Carefully fold in the remaining beaten egg whites until well combined, ensuring not to deflate the mixture. |
| 11. | Working quickly, transfer 4 cups of the batter into a large pastry bag fitted with a 3/4-inch tip. |
| 12. | Pipe the batter into 3-inch by 1 1/2-inch ‘fingers’ onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1/4 inch of space between each finger. |
| 13. | The fingers will slightly attach to each other during baking. Ensure the batter falls naturally from the tip without pressing onto the sheet. |
| 14. | For a cheesecake crust, pipe a spiral shape, ending at about 10 inches in diameter. |
| 15. | Dust the piped batter with powdered sugar, as it will absorb some during baking. |
| 16. | Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the lady fingers are springy to the touch. |
| 17. | Remove from the oven and transfer the lady fingers to wire racks to cool slightly. |
| 18. | While still warm, carefully remove the lady fingers from the parchment paper using a long spatula. Alternatively, invert the disc onto a towel-covered rack and then reinvert it onto a plain rack. |
These delightful lady fingers can be enjoyed on their own or used as a base for various desserts, adding a touch of homemade goodness to your culinary creations. Serve and enjoy the freshness and flavor of homemade treats! ๐ฐ
