Brazo de Mercedes
INGREDIENTS:
Fillings :
Fillings :
10 egg
yolks
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 can (14 oz) condensed milk
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confectioners/powdered sugar
Meringue:
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10 egg whites
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1/2 tsp cream of tartar
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3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
O Optional Almonds nuts- grind or cashew nuts.
T Tip : Make sure the eggs are in room temp in about 30 minutes - so the Meringue will form good.
PREPARE THE MERINGUE:
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Beat the egg whites using an electric mixer.
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Add cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
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Gradually add the sugar. Continue mixing until texture is
semi-firm.
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Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper greased
with butter and spread the meringue evenly on top.
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Once spread evenly, comb the top of the meringue (I used
fork ).
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Bake at 350 deg F. for 20 minutes or until top of
meringue turns light to medium brown.
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Remove from oven. Set Aside.
PREPARE THE FILLING (WHILE THE MERINGUE IS STILL IN THE OVEN):
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In a sauce pan, combine condensed milk, egg yolks and
vanilla.
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Simmer over low heat while stirring constantly until
mixture becomes thick.
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Remove from heat. Set aside.
HOW TO MAKE BRAZO DE MERCEDES:
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Sprinkle the confectioners’ sugar on top of the baked
meringue then place wax paper on the top part of the meringue followed by a
similar sized baking pan or tray. The meringue should now be in the middle of
two baking trays.
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Flip the meringue then spread the filling evenly on top of
meringue and roll into a log.
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Divide the log into two. Chill . Serve as snack or dessert.
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Slice and serve. Enjoy!
