Classic Ladyfinger Batter (Savoiardi)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A light batter of whipped eggs and sugar with a little flour, piped into fingers and baked until crisp. These are the dry, crisp fingers used for tiramisu and charlottes, with a sugar crust on top. Makes 24 ladyfingers in about 37 minutes.

Prep 25 min

Cook 12 min

Total 37 min

Yield 24 ladyfingers

Diet Dairy free

Ingredients

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ladyfingers

4 (72 g)egg yolks
¼ cup (50 g)granulated sugar, for the batter
1 tsp (5 ml)pure vanilla extract
¾ cup (100 g)all-purpose flour, sifted
4 (132 g)egg whites, room temperature
¼ cup (50 g)granulated sugar, for the meringue
¼ tsp (1 g)cream of tartar
¼ cup (30 g)powdered sugar

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Line two baking sheets with parchment.
Beat the yolks with 50 g sugar and the vanilla for 5 minutes until thick and pale.
Beat the whites with the cream of tartar to soft peaks, then add the remaining 50 g sugar gradually and beat to stiff, glossy peaks.
Fold one-third of the whites into the yolks, then sift the flour over and fold in with the remaining whites in two additions, keeping as much air as you can.
Pipe 4-inch fingers with a 1/2-inch round tip, 1 inch apart.
Dust with powdered sugar, wait 5 minutes, and dust again.
Bake 12 minutes until pale gold and firm. Cool on the pan, then peel off.

Tips

Dusting twice makes the signature sugar crust.
Pipe with confident pressure for even fingers.
Leave an extra 2 minutes if you want them very crisp for soaking.
Good with coffee or sweet wine.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make classic ladyfinger batter (savoiardi)?

Plan on 25 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 24 ladyfingers.

How should I store classic ladyfinger batter (savoiardi)?

Keep airtight at room temperature up to 1 week, or freeze 2 months.

Can I make classic ladyfinger batter (savoiardi) ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Serve it with coffee or sweet wine.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.

49 Calories / serving

0.9g Fat

8.8g Carbs

1.5g Protein

5.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (24 servings): ~1176 cal · 22g fat · 211g carbs · 36g protein · 132g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.