Brazo De Mercedes Cups

1hr

Challenging

10 servings

Ingredients

5 pcs large egg whites

¼ tsp cream of tartar

½ cup white sugar

1 tbsp sugar for sprinkling

1 can NESTLÉ® Carnation Condensada

5 pcs large egg yolks

2 tsp cornstarch

1 tsp lemon zest (optional)

2 tbsp butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

STEP 1

Pre- heat oven to 320°F. (5mins)
STEP 2

Combine egg whites and cream of tartar in a bowl. Whip using an electric mixer until soft peak. Slowly add sugar while whipping until stiff peaks. (10mins)
STEP 3

Transfer meringue into a piping bag with star tip. Pipe with a hollow center in a muffin pan lined with muffin cups. Sprinkle sugar. (10mins)
STEP 4

Bake in a 320ᴼF preheated oven for 20 – 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. (30mins)
STEP 5

Meanwhile combine NESTLÉ® Carnation Condensada, egg yolks, cornstarch, lemon zest, butter and vanilla extract in a pan. Cook over low heat while continuously mixing until thick. Set aside to cool. (20mins)
STEP 6

Transfer filling into a piping bag and pipe into the hollow middle of the meringue cups. Refrigerate overnight. Serve well chilled. (10mins)

STEP 1

Pre- heat oven to 320°F. (5mins)
STEP 2

Combine egg whites and cream of tartar in a bowl. Whip using an electric mixer until soft peak. Slowly add sugar while whipping until stiff peaks. (10mins)
STEP 3

Transfer meringue into a piping bag with star tip. Pipe with a hollow center in a muffin pan lined with muffin cups. Sprinkle sugar. (10mins)
STEP 4

Bake in a 320ᴼF preheated oven for 20 – 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. (30mins)
STEP 5

Meanwhile combine NESTLÉ® Carnation Condensada, egg yolks, cornstarch, lemon zest, butter and vanilla extract in a pan. Cook over low heat while continuously mixing until thick. Set aside to cool. (20mins)
STEP 6

Transfer filling into a piping bag and pipe into the hollow middle of the meringue cups. Refrigerate overnight. Serve well chilled. (10mins)

ALTERNATIVE INGREDIENTS
Add chopped toasted nuts with the filling for added flavor and texture.
ALTERNATIVE EASIER STEPS
Brazo de Mercedes may be prepared in a log form and sliced into serving portions.
NUTRITION TIPS
Enjoy Brazo de Mercedes in moderation
INTERESTING FACTS
Like Leche Flan, it is believed that Brazo de Mercedes is proof of resourcefulness of Filipinos making use of discarded of egg yolks during Spanish colonial era.