Alfajor de Maicena by Dulce de Leche & Co. is a traditional Argentine confection made from two delicate cornstarch cookies. The cookies have a pale appearance and an exceptionally soft and crumbly texture. A generous layer of the company’s dulce de leche joins the two pieces.
The filling provides a smooth consistency and a pronounced dairy flavor. Shredded coconut is applied around the exposed edges of the dulce de leche. It contributes a mildly nutty flavor and an additional textural element. Unlike chocolate-coated alfajores this variety is served without an outer coating. Its flavor profile is therefore defined primarily by the cookies, dulce de leche and coconut.
The tender cookies contrast with the dense and creamy filling. Alfajores de maicena are closely associated with Argentine home baking and traditional pastry making. This version follows the classic format of one of Argentina’s best-known alfajor varieties.
Producer
Dulce de Leche & Co. is an Argentine company specializing in dulce de leche and confections based on this traditional product. It was founded by Luis González and Matías Bruno in Buenos Aires in 2016.
The business initially focused on selecting and selling dulce de leche made by small producers from different parts of Argentina. In 2021, the company opened its own production facility and developed a range of products under the DDL&Co. label. Its assortment includes classic dulce de leche, alfajores, soft caramels, and other confections made with this ingredient.
The products are available through a network of specialized stores in Buenos Aires and the company’s official online shop. Some locations also offer tastings of different varieties of dulce de leche, highlighting differences in flavor, aroma, and texture.
Through this concept, the company presents dulce de leche as an important part of Argentina’s culinary tradition while bringing together products of different regional origins within a specialized selection.