BRAZO CUPS ( BRAZO DE MERCEDES IN A CUP )

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.

Separate 10 egg whites from 8 egg yolks.

In a mixing bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.

Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.

Gradually add 1 cup of sugar while whipping the egg whites.

In a separate bowl, mix the egg yolks with the large can of condensed milk and optional vanilla essence.

Combine the egg yolk mixture with the whipped egg whites.

Fill baking cups with the meringue mixture using a piping bag.

Add the custard filling on top of the meringue in the cups.

Bake in the oven for 12 minutes.

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