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.

  • 10 Feb 2025
  • Cook time 13 min
  • Prep time 15 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 4 Ingredients

Caramelised macadamias with ice-cream

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:

1/3 cup macadamia
50g
1/2 cup sugar
100g
1 tbsp water
16g
1 cup orange juice
200g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients
- Measure out all your ingredients and have them ready. Make sure the macadamias are whole and not chopped.
2. Toast the Macadamias
- 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.
3. Make the Caramel
- 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.
4. Combine Macadamias and Caramel
- 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.
5. Cool the Caramelised Macadamias
- Transfer the caramelised macadamias to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spreading them out to avoid clumping.
- Let them cool and harden completely.
6. Make the Orange Sauce
- 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.
7. Serve
- 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.
8. Enjoy
- 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 Size90 grams
Energy
Calories 210kcal11%
Protein
Protein 1.37g1%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 30g9%
Fiber 1.14g3%
Sugar 30g30%
Fat
Fat 10g11%
Saturated 1.49g5%
Cholesterol 0.00mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 1.00ug0%
Choline 9mg2%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg10%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg3%
Vitamin B3 0.30mg2%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg4%
Vitamin B9 16ug4%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 16mg17%
Vitamin E 0.17mg1%
Vitamin K 0.00ug0%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 14mg1%
Copper, Cu 0.09mg10%
Iron, Fe 0.38mg3%
Magnesium, Mg 20mg5%
Phosphorus, P 33mg3%
Potassium, K 140mg4%
Selenium, Se 1.65ug3%
Sodium, Na 44mg3%
Zinc, Zn 0.18mg2%
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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