Lemon Brazo De Mercedes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F.
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.