For the Brazo de Mercedes Cupcakes, we have to make the filling first. This is to make sure it has cooled down before piping onto the meringue cupcakes. Just combine the egg yolks, condensed milk and vanilla extract, cook over low heat until thick.
Now, prepare your meringue by beating the egg whites, cream of tartar and granulated sugar. Continue beating until a semi-firm peak is achieved (like the photo below).
Pipe the meringue using a star tip. Make sure to leave a hole in the center for the filling later.
Bake at 350 deg F. for 15-18 minutes or until top of meringue turns light to medium brown. Make sure to check before the set time as oven temperature varies.
Pipe the filling into the center of meringue cupcakes.
Then, dust the top with powdered sugar. Isn't it so pretty? See full recipe and a new VIDEO below. Enjoy!
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INGREDIENTS:
Filling:
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- Sturdy cupcake liners
- Muffin pan or you can use a regular tray
- 1M Piping tip and piping bag or you can use a ziploc bag, cut a hole in one corner and pipe with out a tip.
VIDEO:
PREPARE THE FILLING (WHILE THE MERINGUE IS STILL IN THE OVEN):
PREPARE THE MERINGUE:
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Nice! Great idea. I will definitely try this. Thanks Janette.
Can we make it 1 day ahead?
Hello how long does it last when refrigerated?
I suggest to consume it within a day or two because meringue will start to have water spots if placed in the fridge for more than 2-3 days.
If I use a regular pan to bake these in do I need to put parchment on the bottom of the pan? Of course I have the sturdy cup cake skirts.....but the package says for decorative use only and not for baking. I used the link that you had.
Hi. I apologize for the late response. If using a pan, parchment paper is needed. You probably clicked the other link which is a cupcake wrapper. I have another link next or below my recipe list.
Your ingredients say 1 tsp vanilla but your video shows 1/2 tsp. Which one is it? I put 1 tsp before watching the video. What should I do?
Thanks
Oh I'm sorry, either way is fine since we are just adding it to the filling ingredients but follow the video and I will edit the recipe.Thanks for letting me know.
Hi..I've been having a hard time on how to prevent it from flunking?(i really don't know how to call it..^^) I let it cooled down inside the oven for 10mins.but still (lumiliit po😭)😊..what should I do?
You mean deflate. It will deflate pero konti lang as you can see sa photo. Baka kulang pa sa beat kelangan stiff talaga and check din baka kulang pa sa bake.
Hi,, can i replace cream of tartar with equal amount of white vinegar?
I suggest to double the amount required.
Can I just use the muffin pand and no baking cups? Home consumption only
You need a sturdy baking cups, thick ones or else the meringue won't hold up.
I see. Thank you!
You're welcome :)
This recipe is great! But is there any way to reduce the sweetness of the filling without affecting the amount or volume? Can water be added instead?
You can adjust the condensed milk to 1/2 cup if you like. Of course volume will be affected but should still be enough to pipe on 12 cupcakes.
hi, how many oz of cupcake liners you used? is it 3oz or 2 oz? thanks
I believe that's 3oz.
Hi!
How many oz of cupcake liner you used? Is it 3oz?
Thank you and stay safe. God bless
Hi. The packaging doesn't say how many oz but it could be 2 or 3 oz. Here's the size Size: 6cm(Diameter of the top) × 5cm(Diameter of the bottom) × 4.5(Height). I hope this helps.
Hello, what can we do if it is made a day before the celebration? Is it okay to put it in the refrigerator?
I suggest to keep it in a cool dry place but not in the refrigerator. Mine was sitting on my counter the next day and it's still good. If you refrigerate, I notice the sugar in the meringue tends to liquify causing soggy cupcakes. I hope this helps.
Hi! Do you only use the bottom heat of the oven for this recipe? Thank you!
Hi. I use gas oven and heating element is only at the bottom.
HI Ms. Janette,
Can I use this brazo de mercedez filling as cake filling too? Like If I want to bake 2 layers of your chocolate moist cake & put it in between the 2 layers.
If I can't can you suggest & give the recipe that I can use as cake filling.
Thanks in advance to your reply.
God bless & keep safe.
Len
Hi Ms Len. Yes, you can, just don't make it too thick so you can easily spread it. Stop mixing until see that it starts to thicken then once it cools down, start spreading. You can also check out my No-bake Yema cake recipe. You can use that as a filling as well. Here's the link https://www.pinoycookingrecipes.com/recipe/yema-cake-no-bake. I hope this helps.
can i use silicon mold on this?
I think so.
Can I use coffee paper cups?
It needs to be sturdy or thick enough to hold the meringue like amazon cups on the links attached above.
Hi! I’m a silent reader here and tried a lot of your recipes. My family loved them! Thanks! Love lots!
Hi! I am glad to know that :) Thanks for writing a comment here. Take care.
Would be making some soon. Naalala ko fave to ng mga anak ko. Made the roll style lagi. You always make the recipes simple and easy to follow kaya nakaka enganyo mag luto or bake. Thank u ulit po for sharing and more power to you. Keep safe. :)
Trying my best to make it easy for everyone :) You're welcome!
Thank you very much miss janet for sharing.. God bless you...
It's my pleasure Ms. Mabel. Take care!
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