There’s also an official world competition with a panel of judges picking a winner from a blind taste test of over 300 samples. Alfajores typically feature a chocolate coating with vanilla cookies and a sweet dulce de leche filling, but each Argentine province has its own take. Mar del Plata, a coastal city in Buenos Aires province, is famous for its beachside chocolate alfajores and is the birthplace of the bougie brand Havanna. The mass-produced alfajor brands found in stores offer the entire spectrum of styles and sweet fillings. A savory chocolate filling with a solid outer layer that does not instantly crumble when touched.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald July 08, 2023 17:32 UTC