How to make the BEST Caramel and Macadamia Nut Tart - Easy Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is caramel macadamia? ›

Patons caramelised range combines delicious Australian macadamia nuts with tempting flavours like Salted Caramel. This hand roasted and flavoured range is the perfect sweet sharing treat that demonstrates the taste and versatility of the buttery macadamia nut. Comes in a 120g box.

Although the roasting of macadamias has some sensory and shelf life benefits the nutritional content stays similar between raw and roasted macadamias. The only small deference is the oil in wet roasted macadamias contributing towards a slightly higher fat content.

A ripe macadamia nut will have a chocolate brown inner to the husk. If the inside of the husk is white, then the nut is not ripe. A ripe macadamia nut will not be sticky on the outside. It will come away from the husk easily.

While macadamia nuts are healthy, they're also high in calories. Overeating these nuts can quickly add up to a lot of calories. For instance, half a cup of these nuts is about 475 calories, which can be the caloric equivalent of a meal for many people.

Rancid nuts have a very distinct bitter taste, and you'll know very quickly if they're good to eat or not. If your macadamia nuts no longer taste creamy and delicious, then they've probably started to go bad, and it's time to replace them.

Recommended Soaking Times

Make sure all nuts are raw before you begin. Macadamia Nuts: The verdict is out on this one, some say soak, some say don't. I sometimes choose to soak them for 2-4 hours, but usually skip it. Sesame Seeds: The verdict is out on this one too, some say soak, some say don't.

While you are waiting for your oven to heat to around 120C, place your nut kernels in a single layer on a baking tray. Give them a light spray with some macadamia or vegetable oil and then sprinkle a little salt on top. Place your tray in the oven and roast for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden.

Get cracking: Macadamia shells are notoriously hard so you'll need a specialist nutcracker to remove the edible kernel. You can eat the nuts raw or roast them to intensify their buttery flavour.

Raw macadamia kernels: This is the best choice if you are planning to use the nuts in cooking or simply want to roast them yourself, incorporating your own flavours as you go. The texture of raw macadamia kernels is slightly more buttery than when roasted, but the flavour is both subtle and versatile.

Can you eat macadamia nuts straight from the shell? ›

Yes, macadamia nuts can be eaten raw however, the shells of macadamia nuts are very hard to crack, so be prepared to do the job with a hammer or vise. What happens if you eat too many macadamia nuts?

What Do Macadamia Nuts Taste Like? Macadamia nuts have a rich, buttery flavor. Roasting or salting the nuts draws out their natural, subtle sweetness and creamy texture. Because the nuts are grown in tropical climates, their flavor profile pairs well with lemon, coffee, and coconut.

Starbucks® signature cold brew sweetened with macadamia syrup, topped with a silky white-chocolate macadamia cream cold foam and finished with toasted cookie crumbles.

This syrup is good but does not taste like macadamia nut, more like caramel. It will make your coffee sweet but not nutty like from Hawaii.

Warm, caramel tones with a rich essence of Macadamia nuts. A unique combination that will please the palette with the mild taste of roasted grains as well as the fatty tropical nutty smooth flavor of Macadamia nuts are known for.