Macadamia Nut Cream Pie
Indulge in the tropical decadence of Macadamia Nut Cream Pie, a blissful dessert that combines a buttery graham cracker crust with the rich and creamy textures of a homemade vanilla custard filling. This recipe is elevated with toasted macadamia nuts, adding a delightful crunch and nutty flavor that perfectly balances the silky custard. Topped with a cloud of freshly whipped cream and garnished with whole macadamia nuts, this no-fuss pie is as stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for special occasions or as a show-stopping treat, it’s a dessert that captures tropical indulgence in every bite. Ready in just under an hour (plus chilling time), this pie serves 8 and is sure to impress your family and friends.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1 stick Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 cups Sugar
- 0.5 cups Macadamia nuts, toasted and finely chopped
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Milk
- 0.25 cups Cornstarch
- 4 large Egg yolks
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cups Whipped cream, for topping
- 0.25 cups Whole macadamia nuts, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1/2 cup of toasted macadamia nuts. Mix until well combined.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and cool completely.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1.5 cups of milk, 0.25 cups of cornstarch, 4 egg yolks, 0.75 cups of granulated sugar, and 0.25 teaspoons of salt. Whisk continuously until the mixture thickens into a smooth custard, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Let the custard cool for about 5 minutes, then pour it into the prepared crust. Smooth the top with a spatula and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
Before serving, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread it over the top of the chilled pie.
Garnish the pie with whole macadamia nuts and additional toasted, chopped macadamia nuts if desired.
Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6052 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 455.4 g | 584% | |
| Saturated Fat | 237.9 g | 1190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1656 mg | 552% | |
| Sodium | 2096 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 406.0 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 282.7 g | ||
| Protein | 48.1 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.9 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 914 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1509 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
