Macadamia Nut Pie CompanyMacadamia nuts cooking tips and hints. Learn how to cook with macadamia nuts, stretch meat recipes and enhance coconut, chocolate, and fish. The way we work is simple. You have two main choices to choose from one pizza or salad, and two your way or ours. You can choose from one of our well. Before you start your reservation online Reservations are for seating in our Dining Room. Our Barefoot Bar which offers our more casual menu is seated on a walk in. C425' alt='Macadamia Nut Pieces' title='Macadamia Nut Pieces' />Strawberry Lime Macadamia Cheesecake. This little raw cheesecake is not like the others Can you tell I didnt think so. Whats the differenceIts cashew free Now, in case you may not know why this is exciting this little gem is the result of much experimenting to find the perfect alternative to the traditional cashew based raw cheesecake. Mardi Gras Appetizers there. I know there are plenty of you who cant do cashews, so todays your lucky day. You know me and my cheesecakes, right Actually, if its your first time here, maybe you dont so let me fill you in I LOVE making raw cheesecakes. Theyre probably one of my favorite desserts to make, and something I whip up several times a week in fact, I make so many I cant keep up with sharing the recipes for them on the blog, so Ive been selfishly keeping them all to myself or shelving them for special projects instead This one was going to suffer the same fate, but after getting so many requests for it since sharing a pic on Instagram I just had to post it here. Almost every time I share a cheesecake recipe I get comments and emails from people who cant do cashews, and feel a little sad about it because I want everyone to have their cakeI use cashews for most of my cheesecakes because they are the easiest nut to work with they have a pretty neutral flavor and a wonderfully smooth, soft texture that mimics the taste and feel of a real cheesecake pretty darn well. But you can most definitely make a raw cheesecake out of other nuts as well, and in fact I frequently do especially when I run out of cashews. In most cases its not a straight substitution though, as each nut has its own flavor and texture, and the cake will behave quite differently if you just sub out cashews for other nuts. You often need to tweak the sweetness levels, add more coconut oil for binding, add a bit more flavor to offset any prominent tastes, look out for grittiness issues, etc. So as you can imagine, while Im always happy to share substitution ideas on given recipes, its not always so straightforward if I havent tested it yet myself. Today however, I thought Id give you a cheesecake recipe thats naturally cashew free so you dont need to worry about any of those nagging details. For this cake I used macadamia nuts. Ok, cringedont roll your eyes at me I know macadamia nuts arent the cheapest, but they are great for this sort of dessert on several counts they blend into an exceptional texture that mimics real cheesecake, they are naturally pale colored, and have a fun flavor that pairs beautifully with the strawberries and lime in this recipe. Is it worth the splurge I definitely think so Most especially if this is made for a special occasion. Now, if youre making it just for yourself and are concerned with the cost, I have a solution get yourself a tiny pan and make a smaller version of this. I do that all the time, which brings me to my next pointIve gotten several questions in the last few days about the pans I use. So I thought Id give you a quick breakdown. Dont worry, its nothing fancy or expensive. For this cake I used my 6 springform pan. Its my most used pan and I really like it. Tip if youre buying a 6 pan, look for the ones with tall rims, like the one I linked to, as they are so much more versatile. I also use several 4 pans for smaller cakes that I love to use for when I feel like making a small treat. And then I have a 9 pan which I hardly use these days unless baking for a special occasion because at the rate Im going Id be making waaay too much dessert to keep up with The recipes are quite adaptable to your pan size, though. Heres a general guide of how to use my 6 pan recipe If using a 9 pan double the recipe. If using a 4 pan use a third of the recipe or make the full recipe, but split between three 4 pans. Other suggestions use a cupcake pan instead for smaller cheesecakes. I do that sometimes and it works a treat. Or tupperware containers just line them with parchment paper first so you can remove your cake once its set and youre good to go. Ok, back to this cake Strawberries Macadamia Lime make an otherworldly dessert The strawberries and lime cut and balance out the richness of the macadamia and make this cake light, sweet, tart, and very flavorful. But, if you still want to go with cashews for any reason, you can always use this older raw strawberry cheesecake recipe instead. I have many other recipes that use alternative nuts and seeds for cheesecakes that Ill be sharing in an upcoming project Im working on, so stay tuned if for any reason cashews and macadamia dont work for you. Also, feel free to let me know in the comments what youre looking for looking to avoid I always like to hear what kinds of things youre interested inThats how this cake came about, after all Print. Description. A raw vegan strawberry cheesecake with tangy lime accent to underscore the richness of the macadamia base filling. Sure to be a crowd pleaser. Gluten free. Ingredientsake sure ALL ingredients are at room temp before starting important Crust 1 cup raw almonds. Filling 1 cups macadamia nuts, presoaked and strained cover with water overnight or with boiling water for 1. Extra Strawberry Layer 1 cup more fresh strawberries. Optional Decorative Toppings Instructions. Place all crust ingredients into a food processor and process into a fine sticky crumble. Transfer the mixture into your springrorm pan and press down into a crust shape. Place in the fridge while working on the filling. Blend all filling ingredients into a smooth mixture a power blender like a Vitamix works best, or just pause frequently to scrape down the sides and keep blending. Transfer most of this mixture, leaving about 1 2 tbsp in the blender, into the pan over the crust. Set aside. Add extra strawberry layer ingredients into the blender and blend into a smooth mixture. Carefully pour this over the filling in the pan I like to use a spoon and just plop the mixture bit by bit over the filling rather than pour it straight down so that its distributed a bit more evenly. Use a skewer to swirl in the top layer into the bottom layer a little optional. Top with any decorative toppings if using. Cover the pan I like to cover it with paper towel then a sheet of plastic wrap and an elastic to help it not get too much of a frost bite, but its optional and place in the freezer for approximately 5 6 hours or preferably overnight for the cake to set. Remove the cake from the freezer and thaw out a little before serving about 1 hour in the fridge or 1. Enjoy Freeze any leftovers. Happy unbaking Audrey Disclaimer This post contains affiliate links for 4 inch, 6 inch, and 9 inch springform pans, freeze dried strawberries, lavender, rose petals, jasmine, and Vitamix. How to Roast and Toast Macadamia Nuts Cooking Tips. Macadamia nuts are one of the sweetest and flavorful edible nuts to eat. Botanically, macadamias are called Macadamia integrifolia. They belong to the family of Proteaceae, in the genus Macadamia. Common names include Australia nut, Queensland nut, and bush nut. They are native to the East Coast of Australia, but also grow and are popular in the Hawaiian Islands, South Africa, Brazil and the Middle Americas. Macadamia nuts are harvested year round on Hawaii, the largest producer of macadamia nuts in the world, and are a popular gift for tourists who visit the islands to take home. Macadamia nuts pair particularly well with coconut, chocolate, and fish. Macadamia nuts can also be substituted for other nuts, measure for measure, in most recipes and vice versa. How to Roast Macadamia Nuts. Place your shelled macadamia nuts in a 2. F pre heated oven. In a spray bottle, add 12 cup water, 2 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon of melted unsalted butter. Be sure that the macadamia nuts you choose are similar in size so that they can cook evenly. Roast for 1. 0 1. Check them often and remove the nuts when they turn golden brown. Let the nuts cool completely before storing them in a dry container. Ground Macadamia Nuts. Some recipes call for ground macadamia nuts. Use ground nuts in pastry dough or sprinkle on the bottom of pie shells for a delightful change of taste. Simply put them in a food processor and pulse at short intervals until desired consistency is achieved. Beware over processing youll end up with nut butter. If you do over process, macadamia nut butter is delicious as a spread. Add a touch of vegetable oil and a bit of honey for smoothness and added flavor. Ground macadamia nuts can be used as a filler and flavor enhancer in ground meat, poultry and seafood dishes as well. How to Toast Macadamia Nuts. Toasting nuts before adding to the recipe will yield a brighter flavor. Its best to toast only what you need at the time as toasted nuts will not store as well as raw nuts. To toast macadamia nuts Spread nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place in 3. 50. F preheated oven. Toast until golden, about 1. When using a toaster oven, cut the time in half. Always let toasted nuts cool down before grinding or chopping to prevent them from becoming oily or pasty in texture. More About Macadamia Nuts Macadamia Nut Selection and Storage Macadamia Nut Equivalents Macadamia Nut History Macadamia Nuts and Health Macadamia Nuts Recipes. CookbooksThe Mauna Loa Macadamia Cooking TreasuryRemembering Diamond Head, Remembering HawaiiSam Choys Island FlavorsThe New Food Lovers TiptionaryMore Cookbooks.