Brazo De Gitano (Gypsy's Arm) Recipe

Name: Brazo De Gitano (Gypsy's Arm)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla essence; 3 tablespoons cocoa; 2 egg yolks; 2 cups caster sugar; 1 tablespoon plain flour, sifted; 4 whole eggs; 3 tablespoons self-raising flour, sifted; 3 tablespoons almonds, toasted and chopped; 1 tablespoon whole almond; 1 tablespoon icing sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
3 tablespoons cocoa
2 egg yolks
2 cups caster sugar
1 tablespoon plain flour, sifted
4 whole eggs
3 tablespoons self-raising flour, sifted
3 tablespoons almonds, toasted and chopped
1 tablespoon whole almond
1 tablespoon icing sugar

1
Put the milk, essence and cocoa in a pan and whisk, bring to boiling point.
2
Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl with 4 oz.
3
castor suger and 1 tbsp.
4
flour
5
gradually whisk in the hot milk.
6
Return to the pan and stir over low heat until the custard thickens.
7
Put the eggs and the remaining castor sugar in a bowl and whisk over a pan of hot water until pale and thick, then whisk until cool.
8
Fold in the self-raising flour.
9
Pour mixture into lined tin and bake at 190C degrees for 15 min until risen and golden brown.
10
Put a piece of greaseproof paper on the work surface and sprinkle with a little extra castor sugar.
11
Turn the sponge into the sugared paper, trim edges, cover with another piece of paper.
12
Roll up with paper inside from one of the long edges.
13
Leave to cool.
14
Unroll and spread with the cold filling, sprinkle the toasted almonds over the filling and roll up again.
15
Decorate with whole almonds and sift icing sugar over the top.

824

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla essence, 3 tablespoons cocoa, 2 egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Brazo De Gitano (Gypsy's Arm) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brazo De Gitano (Gypsy's Arm)

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