BRAZO DE MERCEDES

condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut cream offers a rich flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a similar texture with a unique taste.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

egg whites

🥗Healthier: aquafaba

💰Cheaper: egg replacer

Aquafaba is a vegan alternative that whips up similarly.

Beat 12 pcs of egg whites in a mixer fitted with a wire whisk attachment until soft peaks form, about 1-2 minutes.

Add 1/4 tsp of cream of tartar to the egg whites to help them rise.

Gradually add 1 cup of white sugar while continuing to beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

Add 1 tbsp of cornstarch to stabilize the meringue and mix quickly until dissolved.

Transfer the meringue to a 13 x 17 inches sheet pan, spreading it evenly with an angled metal spatula.

Use a cake comb to create waves on the meringue surface.

Bake in a preheated oven at 275°F for 40-45 minutes or until the top turns light brown.

In a mixing bowl, combine egg yolks, 1 can of condensed milk, 1 tbsp of cornstarch, and lemon zest.

Mix until smooth, then place over a double boiler to cook, stirring occasionally until thickened.

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