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.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Before serving, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread it over the top of the chilled pie.

Step 7

Garnish the pie with whole macadamia nuts and additional toasted, chopped macadamia nuts if desired.

Step 8

Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1775.1 grams (1775.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6052

Total Fat 455.40g	584%
Saturated Fat 237.90g	1190%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 1656mg	552%
Sodium 2096mg	91%
Total Carbohydrate 406.00g	148%
Dietary Fiber 12.30g	44%
Total Sugars 282.70g
Protein 48.10g	96%

Vitamin D 234IU	1171%
Calcium 915mg	70%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 1509mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.3%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 27.5%