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Silvanas

A frozen cashew meringue cookie sandwich filled with rich buttercream and coated in toasted cashew crumbs.

55 minMediumServes 12280 cal/serving

FilipinoDessertOvenVegetarianKosher-styleGluten-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreeShellfish-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 cups ground cashews, finely ground
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup toasted cashew crumbs

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 300F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a clean bowl, whip 4 egg whites and 1/2 tsp cream of tartar until foamy.

  3. 3

    Gradually add 1/2 cup granulated sugar while beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.

  4. 4

    Gently fold in 1.5 cups finely ground ground cashews until just combined.

  5. 5

    Pipe meringue into small ovals on prepared sheets and bake for 20 minutes until golden and dry, then cool completely.

  6. 6

    In a separate bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until light and fluffy.

  7. 7

    Spread buttercream between two cooled meringue wafers to sandwich them, then frost the outside completely.

  8. 8

    Coat the frosted sandwiches in 1 cup toasted cashew crumbs and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

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Questions

What is Silvanas?

A frozen cashew meringue cookie sandwich filled with rich buttercream and coated in toasted cashew crumbs. This reference files it under Filipino dessert: made in the oven, rated medium and about 55 minutes start to finish.

What temperature do I cook Silvanas at?

For Silvanas, the oven is set to 300 F (about 150 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 20 minutes, in step 5.

Why fold instead of stir in Silvanas?

Step 4 reads: "Gently fold in 1.5 cups finely ground ground cashews until just combined." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 4 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

Is there a substitute for cream of tartar in Silvanas?

The entry for Silvanas calls for 1/2 tsp cream of tartar. In its place: Twice the volume of lemon juice or white vinegar does the same job for egg whites.

Does Silvanas contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1.5 cups ground cashews, finely ground and 1 cup toasted cashew crumbs. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy, eggs and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Silvanas?

One serving (the recipe makes 12) is about 280 calories, with 4 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 45 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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