Chilean torta de galletas de vino is a no-bake cake made by dipping 600 g of galletas de vino (Chilean wine biscuits) briefly in cold milk and layering them brick-style with manjar, then covering the whole cake with more manjar and grated coconut and chilling it for at least 2 hours. It takes 30 minutes of preparation plus 2 hours of chilling and serves 6 people.
It is so easy you barely need to cook, and it can be made any size by adding more cookies and manjar.
How to Make a Chilean Wine Cookie Cake?
Galletas de vino are popular in many Chilean desserts because of their texture and delicate flavor, ideal for a quick but delicious cake. The cookies are quickly dipped in milk and stacked with manjar.
Nutritional Information
Each serving of wine cookie cake contains approximately 350 kcal, 50 g of carbohydrates, 14 g of fat, 6 g of protein, 1 g of fiber, 30 g of sugars, 30 mg of cholesterol, and 100 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.
Homemade Chilean Torta de Galletas de Vino Recipe
Preparation: 30 minutes
Chilling: 2 hours
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 600 g (21 oz) of galletas de vino (Chilean wine biscuits)
- 500 g (17.6 oz) of manjar (dulce de leche)
- 140 ml (1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon) of cold milk
- Grated coconut
Instructions
- Pour the cold milk into a bowl. On a rectangular mold or platter, arrange a layer of cookies, dipping each one quickly in the milk without soaking it, and spread with a layer of manjar. If the manjar is too thick, warm it a few seconds in the microwave.
- Add a second layer of cookies, staggered like bricks for stability, breaking pieces to fit as needed, and continue until all the cookies are used, spreading manjar between layers.
- Cover the whole cake with a final layer of manjar, sprinkle with grated coconut, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve in slices, with hot chocolate or iced tea depending on the season.
Additional Tips
Add nuts
Scatter thin layers of chopped walnuts or almonds between the manjar and cookies.
Press the layers
Gently press the assembled cake with a spatula or flat tray to compact the layers.
Dip quickly
Dip each cookie for just a second so it softens without falling apart.
| Original ingredient | Substitute | Ratio | Flavor note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galletas de vino | Maria or tea biscuits | 1:1 | Milder flavor |
| Manjar | Dulce de leche | 1:1 | Same result |
| Milk | Cold coffee | 1:1 | Mocha flavor |
| Coconut | Chopped walnuts | To taste | Crunchier |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What are galletas de vino?
Chilean sweet biscuits traditionally made with a little wine in the dough, which gives them a distinctive flavor.
2. Do I need to bake anything?
No. The cake sets in the refrigerator as the cookies absorb the milk and manjar.
3. How long does it keep?
Up to 3 days in the refrigerator, covered.
4. Can I make it ahead?
Yes. It is even better the next day, once the cookies have softened completely.
What Is Torta de Galletas de Vino?
Torta de galletas de vino is a Chilean no-bake cake of wine biscuits layered with manjar, a birthday and party favorite.
Why Are They Called Wine Cookies?
Galletas de vino get their name because their dough traditionally includes aged or sweet wine, giving them a distinctive flavor.
Did You Know?
No-bake cookie cakes are a Chilean home classic, made with galletas de vino, soda crackers, champagne biscuits, or chocolate sandwich cookies.
