Brazo De Mercedes Creme Filled Log Cake
A wonderfully different dessert.
Steps
In a saucepan , simmer milk over low heat until reduced to 2 cups.
Add sugar , butter and vanilla extract.
Stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.
Beat egg yolks in mixing bowl.
To egg yolks , gradually add milk mixture by spoonfuls , beating constantly.
Stir well to avoid curdling.
Add cashew nuts and continue cooking entire mixture over low heat , stirring constantly , until mixture has consistency of a paste.
Set aside to cool to warm.
Preheat oven to 400f.
Beat egg whites until stiff.
Gradually add 1 cup sugar , beating continuously.
Stir in vanilla.
Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper greased with butter and spread meringue on top.
Bake until lightly browned and set.
Spread filling evenly on top of meringue and roll into a log.
Brush with butter and brown again in oven.
Remove to rack and cool.
Ingredients
milk, sugar, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, egg yolks, cashew nuts, egg whites