Café Margot's Fresh Masa Dulce de Leche Dumplings

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

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Light, pillowy dumplings filled with caramelized milk, inspired by the historic Café Margot's fresh dough tradition since 1904. This Argentine-inspired recipe, ready in about 58 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 145 calories and feeds 16, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 18 min Serves 16 Argentine cuisine 145 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold unsalted butter
1/4 cup ice water
1/2 cup dulce de leche
1/4 cup powdered sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in 1/4 cup cold cubed butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add 1/4 cup ice water, mixing until dough forms a ball. Wrap and chill 30 minutes.
Step 2: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness on floured surface. Cut into 2-inch squares. Place 1 teaspoon dulce de leche in center of each square, fold into triangles, and pinch edges tightly.
Step 3: Place dumplings on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 15-18 minutes until golden. Cool 5 minutes, then dust generously with 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Serve warm with extra dulce de leche for dipping.