BRAZO DE GITANO (CREAM ROLL)

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This is a traditional Puerto Rican dessert. There are different variations for the brazo de gitano filling. You can substitute strawberry or guava jam for the cream filling. If not serving immediately, place rolls in a refrigerator and remove 1 hour before serving.

Provided by Venus Zayas

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup chilled water
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon fresh lime juice
4 eggs
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
⅛ cup sifted confectioners' sugar, or as needed
⅓ cup cornstarch
2 cups milk
2 egg yolks
¾ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 small lime, zested

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 18x12x1-inch aluminum pan. Line with parchment paper and grease paper generously.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine water, vanilla extract, and lime juice in a separate bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat eggs in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer on high speed for 1 minute. Reduce speed to medium and add white sugar gradually. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture alternately with water mixture, mixing until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  • While cake is baking, dissolve cornstarch in 1 cup milk in a saucepan over medium heat until well blended. Add egg yolks and mix well. Pour in remaining milk, sugar, salt, and lime zest. Mix over medium heat using a wooden spoon until boiling; remove from heat. Keep filling warm if cake is still baking.
  • Place a large, damp cloth on a table and sprinkle generously with sifted confectioners' sugar about 5 minutes before cake has finished baking.
  • Remove cake from the oven. Release edges of cake using a knife. Turn cake over onto the sugar-coated cloth; remove parchment paper from cake and trim edges. Pour cream filling over cake immediately, spreading almost to the edges. Roll cake up from the bottom.
  • Cut roll in the middle to divide into two 9-inch rolls. Transfer to 2 flat platters using 2 wide spatulas. Sprinkle rolls with additional confectioners' sugar just prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 74.5 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 201.7 mg, Sugar 28.6 g

Michelle Du Plessis
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This brazo de gitano is a must-try for any fan of classic desserts. The sponge cake is light and fluffy, and the cream filling is rich and creamy. The perfect balance of flavors makes this dessert a winner.


Mugiwara Luffy
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This brazo de gitano is to die for! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the cream filling is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves a good dessert.


Noyon Ch
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I had never made a brazo de gitano before. But I am so glad I did! This recipe is easy to follow, and the results are amazing. The cake is light and fluffy, and the cream filling is rich and creamy. I w


Enrique M
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This brazo de gitano is absolutely delicious! The sponge cake is so light and fluffy, and the cream filling is so rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves brazo de gitano.


Heva Dev
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I made this brazo de gitano for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I received many compliments on it. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Jamalkhan Jamalkhan
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This is the best brazo de gitano recipe I have ever tried. The cake is so light and fluffy, and the cream filling is so rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Umbreen Khan
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I have made this brazo de gitano several times now, and it is always a hit. It is a delicious and easy dessert that is perfect for any occasion.


pearil enterprises
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This was my first time making a brazo de gitano, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the cake came out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Tofayel Ahammed
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I love the combination of flavors in this brazo de gitano. The sponge cake is sweet and fluffy, and the cream filling is tangy and refreshing, but not overpowering. I made this for a party and it was a huge hit.


Rose Non yo business
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This brazo de gitano is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. The sponge cake is light and fluffy, and the cream filling is rich and creamy. I was very pleased with the results of this recipe, and I will definit