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Easy Homemade Ladyfingers
Soft, light, and perfect for tiramisu — hard to go back to store-bought.
Time
30 min
These homemade ladyfingers are surprisingly easy to make. They turn out soft, light, and delicious — perfect for tiramisu, trifles, or just enjoying with coffee.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add half of the sugar and beat to stiff, glossy peaks.
- 3
Whisk egg yolks with the remaining sugar until pale, thick, and creamy. Add vanilla.
- 4
Gently fold the whipped whites into the yolk mixture.
- 5
Sift flour, cornstarch, and salt over the batter and gently fold until smooth — do not overmix.
- 6
Transfer to a piping bag and pipe finger-shaped strips onto the baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- 7
Dust the tops lightly with powdered sugar, wait about 1 minute, then dust again.
- 8
Bake 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden, soft, and slightly springy.
Toti’s Tips
- ✓No piping bag? Use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped.
- ✓Don't overmix the batter — that's what keeps them light.
- ✓Double dusting with powdered sugar gives the classic bakery look.
- ✓Perfect for tiramisu, trifles, or layered desserts.
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