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Brazo De Mercedes Cupcake
Sophia smith

Brazo De Mercedes Cupcake Recipe

These Brazo De Mercedes Cupcakes feature golden, airy meringue baked into cupcake form and filled with a rich, lemon-zested custard cream. A Filipino classic reimagined into bite-sized delights!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dessert
Calories: 180
Ingredients Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue
  • 5 5 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ cup sugar
For the Filling
  • 5 5 egg yolks
  • 1 can condensed milk
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 Zest Zest lemon

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Notes

Required Kitchen Tools

When making Brazo De Mercedes Cupcakes, having the right tools ensures a smooth baking process:
  1. Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer: Essential for whipping egg whites to stiff, glossy peaks.
  2. Muffin Pan with Cups: To shape the cupcakes evenly while baking.
  3. Piping Bags with Tips (1M recommended): For neat meringue piping and custard filling.
  4. Saucepan & Whisk: To cook the custard filling until it’s thick and creamy.
  5. Cooling Rack: To let the cupcakes cool evenly without collapsing.
Having these ready makes the process efficient and enjoyable!