Havanna Alfajores 70% Pure Cacao – Argentine Dulce de Leche Cookies 260g

Havanna's alfajores are the Argentine sweet that has travelled the world — and now sits in your pantry. Each cookie pairs two thin, buttery rounds with a thick layer of dulce de leche, then dusts the edges in dark chocolate made from 70% pure cacao. The result is neither too sweet nor too austere: a balance that explains why these have remained Argentina's most-exported treat for generations.

About this product

Alfajores originated in the Arab world, crossed into Spain during the medieval period, and took root in Argentina where they found their definitive form. Havanna, founded in 1923, remains the benchmark: their recipe uses a shortbread base, Argentine dulce de leche made from slow-cooked sweetened milk, and a dark-chocolate coating that frames rather than overwhelms. The 70% cacao gives the chocolate a slight edge — just enough to balance the caramel sweetness within.

How to enjoy

• With afternoon coffee or tea — the chocolate and dulce de leche pair naturally with both.
• As a gift — the box format and recognizable branding make these a trusted choice for travelers and expat care packages.
• Broken into pieces and scattered over vanilla ice cream.
• On their own, slowly, as a moment of pause.

Product details

• Net weight: 260g
• Origin: Argentina
• Brand: Havanna
• EAN: 7791875101413
• Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct heat and strong odours.

⭐ Why we love this

Havanna alfajores represent the perfect marriage of Old World technique and New World ingredient mastery — a medieval Arab-Spanish pastry form perfected in Argentina with exceptional dulce de leche. The 70% cacao chocolate edges strike a rare balance: sophisticated enough to cut through richness, yet respectful of the caramel center, making this one of the world's most carefully calibrated sweet treats.

🍷 Pairing suggestion

Serve with strong black coffee or mate — the slight cocoa bitterness complements both beautifully. These also pair exceptionally well with a glass of moscatel or sweet sherry, where the dulce de leche echoes the wine's natural caramel notes and creates an elegant after-dinner moment.

📍 From Spain

Though these alfajores are Argentine-made by Havanna (founded 1923 in Buenos Aires), they carry the DNA of Spain's medieval culinary heritage — a reminder that this recipe travelled from the Arab world through medieval Al-Andalus and Castile before taking root and flourishing in South America. Iberian Direct sources them to bring you an authentic taste of that transatlantic tradition.