How to make "Brazo de Mercedes"? #goldilocks #redribbon #parlaskusina

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 178°C (350°F).

Whip egg whites with cream of tartar or lemon juice until soft peaks form.

Gradually add sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.

Spread the meringue mixture evenly onto a baking sheet.

Bake the meringue for 22 minutes until lightly golden and set.

In a saucepan, combine condensed milk, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla extract over low heat.

Stir continuously until thickened.

Spread the custard filling over the cooled meringue layer.

Roll the meringue tightly into a log shape.

Dust with icing sugar before serving.

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