Egg-Free Ladyfingers Recipe - Gemma’s Bigger Bolder Baking (2024)

FAQs

Do ladyfingers contain eggs? ›

Ladyfingers, or in British English sponge fingers (sometimes known by the Italian name savoiardi, Italian: [savoˈjardi], or by the French name boudoirs, French: [budwaʁ]), are low-density, dry, egg-based, sweet sponge cake biscuits roughly shaped like large fingers.

Graham Crackers: Graham crackers can be used as a substitute for ladyfingers in tiramisu.

Slightly crisp on the outside but soft, light, and airy on the inside, these homemade ladyfingers are so easy to make in a few simple steps! These sponge-cake cookies also bake in just 12 minutes, so they're not just easy but quick to make.

The recipe is super straightforward: beat up some egg whites and sugar, followed by some yolks and sugar in a second bowl, then fold those eggy foams together with some flour and perhaps a bit of lemon zest. Transfer to a pastry bag, pipe, bake, and you're done.

With their crunchiness, biscotti can serve as a sturdy alternative to Ladyfingers. Biscotti are twice-baked cookies that are known for their crunchy and dry texture. They hold up well to dipping in coffee or other liquids, making them suitable for desserts where you want a crunchier element.

Sponge Cake: Sponge cake is a suitable ladyfinger substitute. Cut the sponge cake into thin, finger-sized strips or pieces, and use them as you would use ladyfingers. You can also lightly soak the sponge cake in espresso or coffee to mimic the ladyfinger texture.

I always have such a hard time finding lady fingers at the store…by using NILLA Wafers you get that extra vanilla flavor and you don't have to wonder where to find them! They soak up the coffee quickly so no need to wait and soak. They're just perfect and SO delicious in these mini cups.

You can substitute vanilla wafers or sponge cake for the ladyfingers.

Okra (US: /ˈoʊkrə/, UK: /ˈɒkrə/), Abelmoschus esculentus, known in some English-speaking countries as lady's fingers, is a flowering plant in the mallow family native to East Africa.

Madeleines. Just slightly thicker lady fingers in a shell shape and super easy to find. Happy to report I made my tiramisu with madeleines and it was absolutely delicious. You can, of course, make this exact recipe and sub them for lady fingers.

Are shortbread fingers the same as ladyfingers? ›

Shortbread is a tight crumb, crisp, and buttery cookie, yet ladyfingers are light, airy, and meringue-based. So the two are very different cookies in several ways. However, both ladyfingers and shortbread are often used in trifles and other layered desserts.

Ladyfingers get their name from their finger-like shape, and in Britain they're commonly referred to by the less graceful "sponge fingers." These cookies are soft little cakes made with eggs, flour, and sugar.

Originally from Africa, okra is a vegetable widely used in cuisines such as Caribbean, Creole, Cajun and Indian. It's also known as bhindi or lady's fingers, in reference to the long, elegantly tapering shape.

Trader Joe's Soft Lady Fingers (5 biscuit) contains 20g total carbs, 19g net carbs, 1g fat, 2g protein, and 100 calories.

How should I store my ladyfingers? Savoiardi are best enjoyed the day they are made (unless you're using them for Tiramisu) but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. They also freeze well and may be frozen for up to 2 months in an airtight container.

Traditional tiramisu contains ladyfingers (savoiardi), egg yolks, sugar, coffee, mascarpone and cocoa powder. A common variant involves soaking the savoiardi in alcohol, such as Marsala wine, amaretto or a coffee-based liqueur.

INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Wheat Flour, Pasteurised Whole Egg, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Flavouring.

These biscuits are made from wheat flour (maida) and sweeteners (sugar or corn syrup) and shortening (hydrogenated vegetable oils etc.). They do not contain eggs usually. These biscuits are extremely high in calorie, high in glycemic index and generally not recommended for anyone - children or adults.

Biscuit recipes tend to be egg-free, this makes them drier and the lack of protein to bind the mix helps achieve that crumbly texture. For super light, crumbly biscuits try grating or pushing the yolks of hard-boiled eggs through a sieve into the biscuit dough.