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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. Closest matches on the balancing numbers, ranked. Swap and adjust as noted.

Swap ~1:1, then firmer (PAC -9), +12% fat, adjust to compensate.

Swap ~1:1, then softer (PAC +19), +18% fat, +17% solids, adjust to compensate.

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