How to Make Homemade Lady Fingers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Homemade Lady Fingers, also known as Savoiardi, are a classic Italian dessert staple that are used in various recipes such as tiramisu, charlotte, and trifle. These delicate, sponge-like cookies are a versatile and essential component in many desserts, adding a light and airy texture that complements creamy fillings and rich flavors. While store-bought lady fingers are widely available, making them from scratch allows you to customize the flavor and texture to your liking, and the process is ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 eggs, separated
  • ⅔ cup white sugar, divided
  • ⅞ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line two 17x12-inch baking sheets with parchment paper. Fit a large pastry bag with a plain 1/2- inch round tube.
  • Place egg whites in a large bowl and beat on high with an electric mixer until soft peaks start to form. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and continue beating until stiff and glossy.
  • Beat egg yolks and remaining sugar in a separate bowl until thick and very pale in color.
  • Fold 1/2 of the egg whites into egg yolk mixture; sift in flour and baking powder, then fold in the remaining egg whites until combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared pastry bag. Pipe 3-inch "fingers" in rows about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until firm to the touch and just golden, about 8 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    25 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 11mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 8mg