Brazo de Mercedes (Filipino Meringue Roll)

Name: Brazo de Mercedes (Filipino Meringue Roll)
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: For the Custard:; 1/2 cup (64g) roasted cashews; 1 tablespoon (15g) sugar; 12 large egg yolks; One 14-ounce (397g) can sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 cup (118ml) heavy cream; 4 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume

Prep Time

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

1h 35m

This Filipino meringue roll, also known as Brazo de Mercedes, is a deliciously unique dessert that features a rich and creamy cashew custard filling wrapped in a light and airy meringue. With flavors of roasted cashews, lemon zest, and vanilla, it's a sweet treat that's sure to impress.

Brazo De Mercedes

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Ingredients

Servings: 8

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For The Custard

1/2 cup (64g) roasted cashews

1 tablespoon (15g) sugar

12 large egg yolks

One 14-ounce (397g) can sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup (118ml) heavy cream

4 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

487kcal

24%
Fat

29g

1%
Saturated Fat

11g

0%
Carbohydrates

40g

2%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

37g

1%
Protein

18g

0%
Cholesterol

348mg

17%
Sodium

201mg

10%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Brazo de Mercedes (Filipino Meringue Roll)

Ingredients

For The Custard

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts