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Ladyfingers (Boudoirs)
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Boudoirs, savoiardi, or ladyfingers are traditional sweet sponge biscuits shaped into a large finger. They were created in the 15th century at the Duchy of Savoy for a visit by the King of France. These official court biscuits were often offered to visitors as a token of local cuisine.
The texture of ladyfingers is low in density, light, airy, and dry, and they're usually made with a combination of flour, egg whites and yolks, sugar, and powdered sugar. These sponge biscuits are typically used in desserts such as charlottes and trifles, tiramisu, and chocolate cakes.
They're often soaked in liqueur, sugar syrup, or espresso. Nowadays, ladyfingers can be found in most countries across the world.
