Brazo Gitano Navideño ( Niño Envuelto )

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 2

Delicious Brazo Gitano Navideño ( Niño Envuelto ) for your festive celebrations

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

1 hr 45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

398

Sugar

39g

Fat

14g

Brazo Gitano Navideño, also known as Niño Envuelto, is a popular Christmas delicacy in Latin America. In Spanish, Brazo Gitano means 'Gypsy Arm', which is an expression of the cake's elegant spiral shape. The rolled-up cake is filled with guava marmalade and dulce de leche, which makes it sweet, sticky and gooey, something that kids and adults will love to indulge in during the holiday season. The cake has a sponge-like texture and the pairing of sweet filling makes it feel and look like you have wrapped a baby in a swaddled cloth and is everyone's favorite.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.	In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and salt together until stiff peaks form.
3.	In another bowl, mix the egg yolks and sugar together until thick and creamy.
4.	Fold in the melted butter and sifted flour into the egg yolk mixture until just combined.
5.	Gently fold in the stiff egg whites until all the ingredients are well combined.
6.	Spread the mixture onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, smoothing out the surface evenly with a spatula.
7.	Bake the cake for about 15 to 17 minutes or until the top is lightly golden brown and the cake springs back when you press it.
8.	Remove the cake from the oven and immediately cover it with a damp cloth. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
9.	Remove the damp cloth and spread the guava marmalade and dulce de leche evenly on the surface and roll the cake up tightly into a log shape.
10.	Refrigerate the cake for at least an hour before slicing and serving.

PROS

Brazo Gitano Navideño is a popular holiday dessert, which is easy to make and looks elegant as a centerpiece on your dining table.

The sweet and creamy texture is delightful, and the pairing of dulce de leche and guava marmalade make it a flavor explosion in your mouth.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar and calories, so should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Also, the folding of stiff egg whites can be quite challenging and may take a few trials to get the right texture for the cake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Though Brazo Gitano Navideño is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed in moderation as a celebratory treat.
Eggs are a decent source of protein, and guava marmalade is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, which supports immune function and maintains healthy skin and hair.

	4 egg whites
	1 pinch salt
	4 egg yolks
	1 cup granulated sugar
	5 tablespoons butter , melted
	1/2 cup flour , sifted
	1 cup of guava marmalade
	1 can dulce de leche