Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Brazo de Mercedes

Brazo de Mercedes is a meringue roll with yellow custard filling and very popular Filipino dessert. It is very easy to make and ingredients can easily be found at any grocery stores. It took us about a total of 35 minutes to make (and bake) from start to finish. Last time I had this was probably a decade ago and I remember Goldilocks makes the best Brazo de Mercedes, hands down! ... Here's our attempt to make a homemade custard meringue roll......

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Coconut Macaroons

Coconut Macaroons (Filipino Style) is a dessert that is simply made from sweet shredded coconut, condensed milk, eggs, butter, vanilla extract and sugar. They are baked using a mini-muffin pan with mini paper liners. It is very popular in the Philippines as well as in the States. You can easily find these ingredients at any local grocery stores. It is easy, delicious and definitely a treat for sweet tooth. Growing up, we always have this...