Havanna!
So today we're going to Havanna to try Alfajores.
This is like the it name in Argentina when you're looking to try alfajores.
And the ones we're going to be eating are quite different from the ones we've tried
elsewhere in South America.
So let's just stop talking about it and go in and try them.
We're hungry people.
Come along.
Check this out.
It was actually a little bit embarrassing ordering this because the waitress was looking
at me like, really?
You want to try all of them?
There is six of them.
So we kind of look like little pigs.
Well, we are.
If we're doing a taste test we have to try every single variety.
And they have six at this cafe.
So we had to do it.
Had to be done.
But, anyways, um, what is an alfajor?
I guess that is the big question.
So it is basically like two crumbly cookies that are smooshed together, usually with dulce
de leche or some kind of different filling.
And then they can covered in like icing sugar or chocolate or meringue.
So it is a really nice treat.
You can have it for breakfast, in my opinion, I would totally eat these for breakfast.
Or as a little snack.
It is actually a really popular snack with kids.
This is what they take to school.
So an interesting fun fact.
Argentine's consume the most alfajores per capita and total of anywhere else in the world.
It is our favorite.
They're considered to be the most popular snack among school children and also adults.
So you get hooked early on and it is a lifelong fun addiction.
So why did we choose Havanna to go get our Alfajores?
Because this is the most established name in the whole country.
The company was founded in 1948 in a nearby city called Mar Del Plata.
And as I was saying earlier these are my favorite brand of alfajores.
This is what I think of when I remember sweet snacks of my childhood.
It is your Dad's favorite brand too.
Yeah.
So, let's get started.
Let's start opening them.
Let's try them.
Come on.
Okay, so we are going to start with the classic.
This one is filed with dulce de leche and then bathed in chocolate.
Tada.
Look at thing of beauty.
Thing of beauty.
And we're going to cut them in half because it is our intention to share.
And also to show you what is inside.
Let's see that.
So there you go.
Two cookies with dulce de leche in the middle and chocolate on the exterior.
Let's just dig right in.
Mmmmm.
Oh, yeah.
This is what I've been waiting for.
A real authentic alfajor.
And there is yet another flavor to sample.
Yes.
So what is this one, Sam?
I think this one may be the dark chocolate one.
Yeah.
That's really good.
So is it bitter?
Like is it bitter dark chocolate?
It is surprisingly got a decent amount of sugar added.
I mean, I still prefer the milk chocolate but this is a really good one.
Maybe for those who are looking for something a little bit more healthy.
Hahaha.
Yeah, you can lie to yourself.
Yeah.
Okay, next up this one is dulce de leche and it is covered with meringue.
This is my favorite.
Like this is the one I order anytime I'm in the Havanna coffee shop.
Look at that.
Thing of beauty.
Mmmm.
The meringue is just perfect.
I forgot to cut this one in half.
Sorry, Sam!
That is evil.
That was intentional.
Look at that.
Alright, and I have a feeling that this one is the chocolate lovers.
I think it has a chocolate cream in the middle.
So let's cut that one in half.
I'll actually remember to do that this time.
And yes it is just pure chocolate.
I'm getting it all over my hands.
It is kind of warm in here so the chocolate keeps melting on our fingers before we can
even eat it.
Yeah, that is nice and chocolate-y.
So if you're not a huge fan of jam or dulce de leche this is the one for you.
This is for chocolate lovers.
Alright, next up this one is filled with jam.
And oh my goodness this is also meringue.
This makes me very happy.
It is your lucky day.
Lucky girl.
Okay, so I'll cut it in half Oh, wow.
That looks like a jam.
Have a look in there.
So, yeah, that is a dark jam.
Let's see.
Mmmmm.
Okay.
This is called membrillo and it is a quince jam which isn't really very popular fruit
in North America but you'll find it everywhere here in Argentina.
They use it a lot in pastries.
And it is really nice.
It is a dark reddish color.
It's good.
Does it have a strong flavor?
It is a like a little bit tart but they obviously add a lot of sugar in.
So, I like it.
And last but not least.
Oh, look.
I don't know if this one is meringue or if it is white chocolate.
Oh, it is white chocolate.
So this one is the one that has nuts.
This has Brazil and walnuts.
Oh, look at that.
I think it has dulce de leche inside.
This one may be my favorite.
Is it dulce de leche or is it a nut cream?
It's dulce de leche.
Is it?
The face says it all.
Of course it is dulce de leche.
This is my favorite one.
Yeah.
Oh, yeah.
Favorite of the bunch.
Whenever you add a high quality nuts like that and then you have white chocolate and
dulce de leche.
That is just the all-time winning combo.
This one was made just for me I think.
So that was a lot of sugar consumption so early in the day.
Yeah, I think I'm going to be on a sugar high for pretty much the rest of the day unless
I crash.
Okay, so let's talk about price point and how much did these cost individually.
So these are really affordable.
You're basically looking at 19 Pesos.
Actually that was the price for every single one of them.
So that is roughly about a $1.25 to $1.30 US.
So really cheap.
You can come in here and if you want to be greedy as us order all six and you can get
them for under 10 bucks.
Yeah, they are actually the most expensive alfajores you can get in the whole city.
Like are much cheaper brands if you're looking for something a bit more affordable.
That is true but you won't find too many that better quality than these ones.
Yeah.