Brazo de Mercedes
Brazo de Mercedes is a delicious Filipino dessert that consists of a soft and fluffy meringue, rolled around a sweet custard filling.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a rectangular baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg whites using an electric mixer on medium speed until frothy. Add cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add half of the granulated sugar to the egg whites, beating continuously until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the egg yolks until light and creamy. Add the remaining granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Slowly add the sifted flour into the egg yolk mixture, stirring until smooth.
- Gently fold in one-third of the beaten egg whites into the egg yolk mixture to lighten it. Then, fold in the remaining beaten egg whites in two batches, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the meringue is lightly golden.
- While the meringue is baking, prepare the custard filling. In a saucepan, heat the sweetened condensed milk over medium-low heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Once the meringue has cooled down, carefully transfer it onto a clean surface lined with parchment paper.
- Spread the cooled custard filling evenly over the meringue, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Starting from one end, carefully roll the meringue into a log shape, using the parchment paper to help you.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar on top of the rolled meringue for a finishing touch.
- Chill the Brazo de Mercedes in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
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