Brazo de Mercedes - Coffee Flavor | Christmas Filipino Dessert | 12 Recipes for Christmas 2022

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 350°F (175°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Whip egg whites in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form.

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

Fold in instant coffee and calamansi juice gently.

Spread the meringue mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until lightly golden and set.

Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

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

Stir continuously until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.

Spread the filling over the cooled meringue layer.

Roll the meringue tightly into a log shape, using the parchment paper to assist.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Serve chilled, garnished with cocoa powder, confectioner, and cornstarch.

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