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==Ingredients==

===Filling===

* 5 cups milk
* 1 cup sugar
* 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
* 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
* 8 egg yolks
* 1/4 cup toasted and finely ground
* cashew nuts

==Directions==
#In a saucepan, simmer milk over low heat until reduced to 2 cups. 
#Add suger, butter and vanilla extract, stirring all the while. Remove from heat. 
#Beat egg yolks in mixing bowl. 
#To egg yolks, gradually add milk mixture by spoonfuls, beating all the while. 
#Stir well to avoid curdling. 
#Add cashew nuts and continue cooking entire mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture has consistency of a paste. 
#Set aside.
==Ingredients==
===Meringue===

* 10 egg whites
* 1 cup sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

==Directions==
#Preheat oven to 400 F. 
#Beat egg whites until stiff. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating continuously. 
#Stir in vanilla. 
#Line large cookie sheet with parchment paper greased with butter and spread meringue on top. 
#Bake until brown. 
#Spread filling evenly on top of meringue and roll into a log. 
#Brush with butter and brown again in oven.