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Italian Ladyfingers (Savoiardi)

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings 24

Ingredients:

  • 2 room temperature large eggs, separated
  • 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5g)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (2g)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (46g)
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder (1g)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with half of the sugar until pale and thick.

  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites with the cream of tartar and salt until frothy, then gradually whisk in sugar until the whites hold a firm peak.

  4. Next, fold the egg whites into the egg yolks.

  5. Sift in the flour, baking powder and fold very gently.

  6. Lastly, place in a piping bag with a large round tip and pipe 4-6 inch strips.

  7. Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.

  8. Cool on the baking sheet briefly, before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

  9. Enjoy!