Lemon Brazo De Mercedes

Name: Lemon Brazo De Mercedes
Ingredients: 8 eggs, separated; 16 ounces sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon rind, finely grated; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; parchment paper

9 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

8 eggs, separated
16 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon fresh lemon rind, finely grated
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
parchment paper

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F.
2

Combine egg yolks and condensed milk in the top of a double boiler.
3

Cook about 10 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened.
4

Stir in next 3 ingredients until mixed thoroughly; set to the side.
5

Beat egg whites and cream of tartar to soft peaks.
6

Gradually beat in sugar.
7

Stir in vanilla.
8

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and butter; spread meringue over paper.
9

Bake 10-15 minutes until brown.
10

Remove from oven and loosen paper lining.
11

While still hot, spread filling evenly over top.
12

Roll up jelly roll fashion; chill.
13

Slice and serve.