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title: "Chilean Cuchuflís — Homemade Manjar-Filled Wafer Rolls Recipe"
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# Chilean Cuchuflís — Homemade Manjar-Filled Wafer Rolls Recipe

[Versión en Español](https://comidaschilenas.com/receta-de-cuchuflis-caseros/)

![Chilean homemade cuchuflis filled with manjar and dipped in chocolate on a rack](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/chilean-cuchuflis-manjar-wafer-rolls-featured.jpg)*Homemade Chilean cuchuflís rellenos con manjar*

Chilean cuchuflís are thin, crisp wafer tubes made from a batter of softened butter, powdered sugar, egg whites, and flour, baked in thin circles for about 3 minutes at 180 C (356 F), rolled around a stick while hot, and filled with manjar, optionally dipped in chocolate and sprinkles. They take 15 minutes of preparation plus 30 minutes of baking in batches and serve 6 people.

They are a classic Chilean street sweet, and they are also used to build cakes for children’s parties.

## How to Make Chilean Cuchuflís?

Cuchuflís take a little practice at first, but they are easier than they look. The batter is spread very thin, baked briefly, rolled while still warm and pliable, and filled once cold.

## Nutritional Information

Each serving of manjar-filled cuchuflís contains approximately 300 kcal, 3 g of protein, 15 g of fat, 40 g of carbohydrates, 1 g of fiber, 25 g of sugars, 50 mg of cholesterol, and 70 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.

## Homemade Chilean Cuchuflís Recipe

**Preparation:** 15 minutes
**Cooking:** 30 minutes
**Servings:** 6 people

### Ingredients

- 5 tablespoons of flour
- 300 g (10.5 oz) of manjar (dulce de leche)
- 70 g (1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon) of powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 2 egg whites
- Dark chocolate
- Colored sprinkles

### Instructions

1. Soften the butter by leaving it at room temperature for about two hours or microwaving it on low power in 10-second bursts. In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter with the powdered sugar until smooth.

![Softened butter for the cuchuflí batter](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/softened-butter-mocha-buttercream.jpg)*Softened butter*

1. Add the egg whites and keep beating, then add the flour and mix into a smooth batter. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat and use a tablespoon to spread small amounts of batter into very thin circles.

![Flour for the thin cuchuflí wafers](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/sifted-flour-homemade-donuts.jpg)*Flour*

1. Bake in an oven preheated to 180 C (356 F) for about 3 minutes, until lightly golden but still soft. Remove from the oven and, while still hot, roll them around wooden sticks 1 to 2 cm (1/2 to 3/4 in) across and let them cool until firm.

![Thick Chilean manjar to fill the cuchuflís](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/chilean-manjar-dulce-de-leche-cake-filling.jpg)*Manjar*

1. Repeat until the batter is used up. Slide the tubes off the sticks. Fill a piping bag with manjar and fill the cuchuflís, then, if you like, dip them in melted chocolate and sprinkles. Serve as a dessert or with afternoon tea.

## Additional Tips

### Work quickly

Roll the wafers while still hot and pliable, using a skewer or a clean pencil as a mold, and let them cool on a rack so they stay crisp.

### Spread thinly

Spread the batter as thin as possible with a spatula or the back of a spoon for crisp tubes.

### Rewarm if they crack

If a wafer cracks when rolling, return it to the oven for about 15 seconds to soften it again.

| Original ingredient | Substitute | Ratio | Flavor note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Manjar | Pastry cream or Nutella | 1:1 | Different flavor |
| Dark chocolate | White chocolate | 1:1 | Sweeter |
| Butter | Margarine | 1:1 | Less buttery |
| Sprinkles | Chopped nuts | To taste | Crunchier |

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

### 1. How do I make them perfectly crisp?

Spread the batter very thin and bake in a well-preheated oven, removing them when the edges start to brown but the center is still flexible.

### 2. What if they crack when rolling?

They have cooled too much. Warm the wafer in the oven for about 15 seconds or work faster with the next batch.

### 3. Can I use another filling?

Yes, pastry cream, Nutella, thick jam, or peanut butter all work.

### 4. How long do they keep?

In an airtight container at room temperature and away from humidity, they stay crisp for about 2 weeks.

## What Are Cuchuflís?

Cuchuflís are crisp Chilean wafer tubes filled with manjar, sold on streets and in bakeries and often dipped in chocolate.

## Creative Presentations

For an elegant version, dip them fully in tempered chocolate; for children’s parties, group several cuchuflís around a chocolate center to form flowers or build a cake.

## Did You Know?

Cuchuflís are an evolution of the barquillos, rolled wafers once sold in Santiago’s Plaza de Armas, which were filled with manjar to make them sturdier.

## Recommended

- [Chilean Homemade Manjar](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-manjar-homemade-dulce-de-leche-recipe/)
- [Gluten-Free Hojarascas](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/gluten-free-hojarascas-chilean-alfajor-wafers-recipe/)
- [Chilean Calugas Caramels](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-calugas-soft-condensed-milk-caramels-recipe/)
- [Chilean Cachitos Pastry Horns](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-cachitos-pastry-horns-manjar-recipe/)