Brazo De Mercedes Cupcake Recipe
Brazo De Mercedes Cupcake Recipe is a variation of the meringue cake roll dessert. The ingredients and some procedures are fairly similar. However, it is put in a cup to make it easier to eat.
Servings: 8
Calories: 303kcal
Ingredients
Meringue
- 5 egg whites
- 1.4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ cup sugar
Custard Filling
- 5 egg yolks
- 13.76 oz condensed milk
- 3.53 oz all purpose cream
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F.
- To make the meringue, combine egg whites and cream of tartar. Beat at low speed using an electric mixer until frothy.
- Add the cornstarch and continue to beat at high speed until the meringue turns glossy. Gradually add the sugar. Beat for about 8 minutes until stiff peak or thick and heavy.
- Transfer the meringue to a piping bag with large star tip. Using a circular, upward motion pipe the meringue into the cups. Leave a gap in the middle for the custard filling later.
- Arrange cupcake cups in a baking tray. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the tops light brown. Take out from the oven and let it cool.
- To make the custard filling, use a small pot, combine egg yolks, condensed milk and all purpose cream. Turn the stove on to low heat and stir continuously.
- Dissolve cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and mix it to the egg-milk mixture. Cook for 3 minutes or until it thickens. Transfer it to a bowl and let it cool.
- Once the custard is completely cool down, transfer it to a piping bag with large star tip. Pipe the filling to the center of the meringue cups.
- Using a sifter, top the brazo de mercedes cupcakes with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 320mg | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 476IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 1mg