Caramelised macadamias with ice-cream
Indulge in a deliciously decadent treat with our Caramelised Macadamias with Ice-Cream recipe. Featuring crunchy macadamias coated in rich caramel and served alongside your favorite creamy ice-cream, all enhanced with a zesty hint of orange juice for an irresistible dessert experience. Perfect for a special occasion or a delightful everyday treat.
- 31 May 2025
- Cook time 13 min
- Prep time 15 min
- 4 Servings
- 4 Ingredients
Caramelised macadamias with ice-cream is a delightful dessert that combines the rich, buttery flavor of macadamia nuts with the sweet, tangy taste of caramel and orange. This recipe is simple to make and offers a sophisticated finish to any meal. Whether you're entertaining guests or just indulging yourself, this dessert is sure to impress.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Measure out all your ingredients and have them ready. Make sure the macadamias are whole and not chopped.
- Heat a dry skillet over medium heat.
- Add the macadamias and toast them, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and aromatic. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to burn them.
- Once toasted, remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the 1/2 cup of sugar and 1 tbsp of water.
- Stir gently over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and starts to turn a light amber color. This might take around 5-8 minutes.
- Keep an eye on the sugar as it can burn quickly. Do not stir too much once it begins to caramelise; you can gently swirl the pan to ensure even coloring.
- Once the caramel reaches a nice amber color, quickly add the toasted macadamias to the caramel and stir to coat them well.
- Remove from heat.
- Transfer the caramelised macadamias to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spreading them out to avoid clumping.
- Let them cool and harden completely.
- Pour the 1 cup of orange juice into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer until it reduces by half to form a thick, syrupy orange sauce. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Scoop a generous amount of vanilla ice-cream into serving bowls.
- Break the cooled, caramelised macadamias into pieces if necessary and sprinkle them over the top of the ice-cream.
- Drizzle the reduced orange sauce over the ice-cream and macadamias.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious dessert!
Tips:
- Use a non-stick pan to make the caramelizing process easier and to prevent sticking.
- Be careful when working with hot sugar as it can cause severe burns. Use a long-handled spoon or spatula to stir.
- You can prepare the caramelized macadamias in advance and store them in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to experiment with different flavors of ice-cream; vanilla, chocolate, and coffee all work wonderfully with the caramelized nuts and orange sauce.
Caramelised macadamias with ice-cream is a simple yet elegant dessert that’s sure to delight your taste buds. The combination of crunchy, sweet nuts and the tangy orange sauce pairs beautifully with creamy ice-cream. Whether you’re serving it at a dinner party or enjoying it as a special treat, this dessert is guaranteed to impress. Enjoy!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 90 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 210kcal | 11% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 1.37g | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 30g | 9% |
| Fiber 1.14g | 3% |
| Sugar 30g | 30% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 10g | 11% |
| Saturated 1.49g | 5% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 1.00ug | 0% |
| Choline 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 0.13mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 0.04mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 0.30mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 0.06mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B9 16ug | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 16mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E 0.17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K 0.00ug | 0% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 14mg | 1% |
| Copper, Cu 0.09mg | 10% |
| Iron, Fe 0.38mg | 3% |
| Magnesium, Mg 20mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus, P 33mg | 3% |
| Potassium, K 140mg | 4% |
| Selenium, Se 1.65ug | 3% |
| Sodium, Na 44mg | 3% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.18mg | 2% |
| Water | |
| Water 50g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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