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how to make ladyfingers the easy way

Easy Ladyfingers Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 30 ladyfingers
Ladyfingers are Italian sponge cake cookies that are the main ingredient in tiramisu dessert! These sweet biscuits can be dipped in coffee or topped with powdered sugar to enjoy with an English cup of tea! See how easy it is to make homemade ladyfingers with my step-by-step tutorial!

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 3 eggs (separated)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions

Directions:

  • how to separate eggs
    Separate the egg yolks and whites into different bowls. Beat the egg yolks until pale in color (5 minutes.) Set aside.
  • perfectly whipped eggs for sponge cake cookies
    Then beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add the sugar and salt and beat until glossy and thick.
  • how to fold the egg-based sponge batter with flour
    Fold the beaten egg whites into the yolks along with baking powder and flour. Use a spatula. Transfer the batter into a piping bag fitted with a large round nozzle tip.
  • how to pipe out ladyfingers onto a sheet pan with a pastry bag
    Pipe into 3-inch strips.
  • Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. Cool before removing from the pan.

Notes

  • Yields: The recipe makes enough for a 9x9 Tiramisu dessert. 

Nutrition per serving

Serving: 1ladyfingerCalories: 23kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 26mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 24IUCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg