Classic Filipino Silvana Cookies
Silvanas, originated from the Philippines. This absolute classic Filipino sweet treat is a frozen sandwich cookies that includes a cashew meringue, rich buttercream and cookie crumb coating.
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What you need
Ingredients
How to prepare
Instructions
Combine egg white and cream of tartar in a mixing bowl. Whisk until fluffy. Gradually add sugar while whisking until stiff peaks.
Mix ground cashew and flour. Gradually fold in the egg white mixture until combined. Transfer into a piping bag and pipe 3-inch round disks on a sheet tray lined with buttered and floured parchment paper.
Bake in a preheated 320°F oven for 30 – 40 minutes or until dry and crunchy. Set aside to cool completely.
For the filling, whip butter for 2 minutes. Add powdered sugar and NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream and whip until light. Set aside.
Mix ground cashew and graham cracker to make coating.
Spread filling in between 2 meringue cookies. Cover the outside with the same filling and coat with cashew and graham cracker mixture. Freeze until serving.
