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Substitutes for Ladyfinger Biscuit in gelato

Ladyfinger biscuits (Italian savoiardi) are light, dry, egg-based sponge fingers of flour, eggs and sugar. In gelato they serve as a crunchy or soaked inclusion, most famously in tiramisu-style flavors, adding sweetness, sponge texture and a baked, eggy note. If you're out of ladyfinger biscuit or need a different profile, these are the closest functional swaps — ranked by how similar they are on the balancing numbers, with the impact of each swap.