How to Make Brazo de Mercedes (Easy Dessert Recipe)

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.

Preheat the oven to 170°C.

Separate the egg yolks and egg whites.

Beat the egg whites using a hand mixer on medium until frothy.

Add cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.

Gradually add white sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.

Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spray with oil.

Pour the meringue onto the baking tray and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Create a pattern on top of the meringue using a fork.

Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

In a double boiler over medium heat, combine egg yolks, condensed milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.

Cook until thickened, optionally adding yellow food coloring.

Dust the top of the baked meringue with powdered sugar.

Cover with another parchment paper and flip it over, peeling off the parchment gently.

Spread the custard filling over the meringue and roll it up.

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