Brazo de Mercedes (Creme-filled Log Cake)
Posted on December 29th, 2008 by Toni
(8 votes, average: 4.5 out of 5)
Loading ...Brazo de Mercedes is a popular dessert of merienda in the Philippines. It is a rolled cake made of egg whites and when you cut into it the you can see the rich custard filling. sink your teeth in this soft and sweet treat.
photo credits to Zeetz Jones
Ingredients
Filling
5 cups milk
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
8 egg yolks
1/4 cup toasted and finely ground
cashew nuts
Directions:
1. Simmer milk over low heat in a sauce pan. Let mixture boil until reduced to 2 cups.
2. Add sugar, butter and vanilla extract, stirring all the while. Remove from heat.
3. Beat egg yolks in mixing bowl. To egg yolks, gradually add milk mixture by spoonfuls, beating all the while. Stir well to avoid curdling.
4. Add cashew nuts and continue cooking entire mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture has consistency of a paste. Set aside.
Ingredients
Meringue
10 egg whites
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Beat egg whites until stiff.
2. Gradually add 1 cup sugar while beating the mixture continuously. Stir in vanilla.
3. Line large cookie sheet with parchment paper greased with butter and spread meringue on top.
4. Bake until brown. Spread filling evenly on top of meringue and roll into a log.
5. Brush with butter and brown again in oven.
May 18th, 2010 at 5:27 am
tempting and yummy