Lemon Brazo De Mercedes
- 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
- Preheat oven to 400u0b0F.
- Combine egg yolks and condensed milk in the top of a double boiler.
- Cook about 10 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened.
- Stir in next 3 ingredients until mixed thoroughly; set to the side.
- Beat egg whites and cream of tartar to soft peaks.
- Gradually beat in sugar.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and butter; spread meringue over paper.
- Bake 10-15 minutes until brown.
- Remove from oven and loosen paper lining.
- While still hot, spread filling evenly over top.
- Roll up jelly roll fashion; chill.
- Slice and serve.
eggs, condensed milk, lemon extract, unsalted butter, lemon rind, cream of tartar, sugar, vanilla, parchment paper
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lemon-brazo-de-mercedes-92279 (may not work)