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Brazo de Mercedes is a type of rolled cake (sometimes referred to as jelly roll) made from a sheet of soft meringue with custard filling. This heavenly cake can be considered as one of the all-time favorites in the Philippines. Brazo de Mercedes, a Filipino favorite dessert, is a meringue roll with custard cream in the center.
Brazo de mercedes ( custard roll) is one of the most popular of current trending foods in the world. It’s easy, it is fast, it tastes delicious. It is enjoyed by millions every day. They are nice and they look fantastic. Brazo de mercedes ( custard roll) is something which I’ve loved my whole life.
To begin with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can have brazo de mercedes ( custard roll) using 6 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook that.
The ingredients needed to make Brazo de mercedes ( custard roll):
- Make ready 10 piece large raw eggs, yolks and white separated
- Prepare 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- Take 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Make ready 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Get 3 tbsp confectioners sugar
- Take 14 oz condensed milk
Starting on the filled side, carefully roll meringue into a log. To serve, cut into desired thickness. Spoon custard on top and spread evenly on cooked meringue, leaving about ¼ without filling. Starting on the filled side, carefully roll meringue into a log.
Steps to make Brazo de mercedes ( custard roll):
- Combine egg whites and cream of tartar then beat using an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Make the meringue by gradually adding the granulated sugar while mixing the ingredients. Continue mixing until the texture is semi-firm.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F Fahrenheit. Place wax paper on top of a cookie sheet or large rectangular baking pan and grease the surface.
- Place the meringue on top of the greased wax paper then spread evenly using a spatula. Bake the meringue for 20 to 22 minutes or until the color of the top part turns light to medium brown.
- While the meringue is in the oven, make the filling by combining the egg yolks and condensed milk in a small cooking pot. Apply heat and cook the mixture while continuously stirring until the texture becomes thick. Add the vanilla extract to the condensed milk and egg yolk mixture, turn off the heat, and mix thoroughly. Set aside.
- Remove the meringue from the oven and cool down for a few minutes. Sprinkle the confectioners sugar on top of the 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.
- Flip the meringue: the new cookie sheet/baking tray placed on top should now be below. Remove the baking tray and the wax paper (you should now see the opposite side of the baked meringue) then spread the filling (cooked egg yolks, condensed milk, and vanilla extract mixture) over the meringue.Roll. Complete rolling side to side starting at the longest side. Make sure that the layer with filling is rolled inward.
To serve, cut into desired thickness. Source: kawalingpinoy.com Filipino Brazo de Mercedes is a type of rolled cake (sometimes referred to as jelly roll) made from a sheet of soft meringue with custard filling. This heavenly cake can be considered as one of the all-time favorites in the Philippines. What I like most about this cake is the sponge like texture of the meringue that literally melts in my mouth. The light flavor of the meringue is balanced by.
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