What Are Lady fingers and How Can I Use Them?
Lady fingers rewards a little know-how: how to choose them, cook them, store them, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 55 recipes to cook with them.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 oz (28g)Where found
Lady fingers are usually found in the baking supplies section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Lady fingers are a member of the Baked Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do lady fingers weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 28 grams |
| 1 anisette sponge (4" x 1-1/8" x 7/8") | 13 grams |
| 1 breakfast treat (approx 4" x 2" x 7/8") | 24 grams |
| 1 ladyfinger | 11 grams |
Related
Baked Products
| In Chinese: | 羊角 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | doigts dame | |
| en español: | dedos de la señora |
Recipes using lady fingers
There are 55 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Frozen Tiramisu
Frozen tiramisu made with coffee ice cream, ladyfingers, and whipped topping. Easy make-ahead Italian dessert that's lighter than traditional tiramisu, perfect for summer.
Blueberry & Cherry Trifles-Individual
Light individual trifles layered with ladyfingers, fresh berries, vanilla yogurt, and toasted almonds. These elegant no-bake desserts are perfect for summer entertaining.
Meersburger Kirschen-Dessert
Meersburger Kirschen-Dessert is a German cherry trifle with kirsch-soaked tart cherries layered over ladyfingers, topped with a cream cheese, almond, and whipped cream mousse. A Lake Constance classic in coupe glasses.
Meersburger Kirschen-Dessert (Cherry Desert M
Meersburger cherry dessert with kirsch-soaked tart cherries layered over ladyfingers, topped with an almond cream cheese mousse and chopped pistachios.
Chocolate Tiramisu
Chocolate tiramisu layers espresso-soaked ladyfingers with mascarpone cream spiked with Marsala, Triple Sec, and brandy, then folds in bittersweet chocolate between every layer. A grown-up Italian no-bake dessert that chills in just one hour.
L. J's Chili
L. J's chili with overnight-marinated beef, tomatoes, mushrooms, crushed chilis, and peppers simmered open-pot for four hours. A bold, slow-cooked chili with a distinctive reduction technique.
Decadent Tiramisu
Tiramisu built from a cooked egg yolk and mascarpone zabaglione folded with whipped cream, layered with brandy-coffee-soaked ladyfingers, and chilled overnight. The classic Italian dessert, fully cooked for safety.
Tiramisu (Ew)
Lighter tiramisu made with cooked egg whites, mascarpone, reduced-fat cream cheese, brandy, and espresso-soaked ladyfingers. No raw eggs, layered in a trifle bowl, and chilled overnight.
Raspberry Trifle
Raspberry trifle layers jam-spread ladyfingers, fresh raspberries and split almonds with a homemade wine-laced custard, all crowned with whipped cream. A classic English make-ahead showstopper in a glass bowl.
Peachy Ice Cream Crown Cake
Peach ice cream crown cake stacks vanilla ice cream and ladyfingers in a springform mold, finished with sliced peaches and a glossy white wine sauce. A no-bake summer showstopper.
Tiramisu Ii
No-bake tiramisu with coffee-soaked ladyfingers, cream cheese filling, Kahlua and Advocaat liqueurs, and a dusting of cocoa. A quicker, American spin on the Italian classic.
Frozen Lady Heath Dessert
Frozen Heath bar ice cream cake with ladyfingers, coffee, vanilla ice cream, and creme de cacao whipped cream. A no-bake freezer dessert cut into elegant wedges.
Sweet Ricotta Fritters
Crispy deep-fried ricotta fritters coated in ladyfinger crumbs with orange zest and nutmeg, served warm with raspberry sauce. An Italian-style dessert that's golden outside and creamy within.
Cherry Dessert
Kirsch-soaked tart cherries layered over ladyfingers and topped with almond cream cheese mousse, finished with chopped pistachios. An elegant German-inspired parfait.
Strawberry Citrus Charlotte
An elegant charlotte lined with ladyfingers and filled with a tangy citrus cream made from quark, yogurt, and whipped cream. Topped with glazed fresh strawberries. A make-ahead showpiece for special occasions.
Amazing Tiramisu
Tiramisu with espresso-soaked ladyfingers, a lightened cream cheese and sour cream filling, and a dark rum kick. No-bake Italian dessert that sets up beautifully overnight in the fridge.
Chocolate Chiffon Mold
Diabetic-friendly chocolate chiffon mold lined with ladyfingers and set with gelatin and whipped egg whites. A retro low-fat dessert with light cocoa flavor and elegant presentation.
Tiramisu - Bon' Appetito
Classic Italian tiramisu with mascarpone, marsala wine, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and grated bittersweet chocolate. A cooked egg custard base makes this version rich and silky.
Frozen Mocha Toffee Dessert
Frozen mocha toffee dessert with coffee-spiked vanilla ice cream and crushed toffee bars in a ladyfinger-lined springform pan, topped with Kahlua whipped cream. No-bake and make-ahead.
Matilde's Tiramisu
Authentic Italian tiramisu layered with espresso-soaked ladyfingers, whipped mascarpone, and a snowy dust of cocoa and powdered sugar. The Roman classic with no shortcuts.
Jello Lemon Dessert
No-bake lemon dessert with Jello lemon pie filling, whipped cream, glazed cherries, and ladyfingers in a springform pan. Light, creamy, and ready with zero oven time.
American Trifle
Italian-inspired layered dessert with sponge cake soaked in rum and orange liqueur, sweetened ricotta cream, and fresh berries. A boozy, elegant trifle for special occasions.
Holiday Charlotte
Holiday charlotte with ladyfinger-lined mold filled with silky chocolate mousse and crowned with fresh fruit glazed in apple jelly. A showstopper no-bake holiday dessert.
Mocha Ice Cream Cake
No-bake mocha ice cream cake with coffee and chocolate ice cream, Kahlua, crushed toffee bars, and ladyfingers in a springform pan. A frozen dinner party showpiece.
