How To Make Brazo De Mercedes Cupcakes!

condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk offers a lower-calorie option with a similar texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine can reduce costs.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Almond flour is gluten-free, while cake flour can be less expensive.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories, while granulated sugar is often cheaper.

For the custard filling, combine 7 egg yolks, 1 can of condensed milk, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract in a bowl.

Stir the mixture constantly and cook until thickened.

Transfer the custard filling to a bowl and let it cool down to room temperature.

Chill the custard filling for 1 hour.

For the meringue, beat 7 egg whites with 1/2 tsp of cream of tartar on low to medium speed until foamy.

Gradually add 1 cup of sugar while mixing on medium to high speed until soft peaks form.

Add 1 tbsp of cornstarch and continue mixing until stiff peaks form.

Prepare 3 oz cupcake liners in a cupcake pan.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20 minutes.

Let the cupcakes cool completely before filling them.

Transfer the custard filling into a piping bag for filling the cupcakes.

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