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Silvanas

This has become my sister's favorite to make over the holidays. This is a rich buttery icing over 2 meringue cookies with cashew powder. The cookie is then rolled in cake crumbs.

I got this recipe from Nora Daza 10 years ago.

Merinque:
1/2 c egg whites
1 C granulated sugar
1/4c All purpose flour or unbleached flour
1/2 c cashew nuts pounded until powdered and then sifted
1 c cake crumbs ( toasted Mamon )

Directions:
Beat the egg whites until stiff. Add the sugar gradually. Fold in the cashew nuts. On a greased and floured cookie sheet, press mixture through a paper cone in a shape of an oval. Bake in a preheated oven 200F for 15 minutes or until lightly brown. Let cool.

Spread icing on one cookie and cover with another. Spread icing on all sides and roll in cake crumbs. Refrigerate.

Butter Icing:
3/4c sugar or powdered sugar
3/4 c evaporated milk
1 c butter

Dissolve sugar in milk. Set aside. Cream butter until light and fluffy. Pour sugar-milk mixture in thin streams beating continuosly until well blended


To view a picture of silvanas go to this link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gita_md_91/671780071/

Comments

Tangled Noodle said…
I love silvanas but since there is no way to get any here in Minnesota, I'll have to make them myself. Thanks for this recipe!
March 9, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Connie's Kitchen said…
Thanks Tangled Noodle. Hope you share your finished product!
May 16, 2009 at 9:23 AM
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