Brazo De Mercedes Cupcakes

Ingredients

For the filling
• 8 egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 300 ml condensed milk
• 300 ml water (just use the condensed milk can to measure this)
For the meringue
• 8 egg whites
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

For the filling
1. Pour condensed milk into a small pan.
2. In a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch together. Add to the condensed milk and start heating up the pan.
3. While still not too hot, whisk in the yolks. Don’t add in one go: add a little at a time, stirring well after each addition.
4. Whisk continously, until thick.
5. Whisk, whisk, whisk until the texture is of piping consistency. Set aside to cool down. No need to cover, just whisk once in a while so a skin won’t form.
For the meringue –
6. Beat egg whites until foamy then add the vanilla and cream of tartar.
7. Gradually add sugar while continuously mixing the egg whites. Mix until stiff.
8. Pipe the meringue in the cups, leaving a space in the middle for the filling.
9. Bake at 375F for 5-7 minutes, or until the top browns beautifully.
10. Let the meringue cupcakes cool, then sprinkle with powdered sugar.
11. Pipe the filling.
12. Serve and enjoy!