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I’m getting very excited. I only have two more pies to make this year. I can’t believe I’m almost done! It’s not that I’m terribly sick of pie, I’m just excited to finish this project. Whoohoo!
This week’s pie is a holiday staple in Hawaii. As pecan is an old southern favorite, Macadamia Nut Pie has been an island treat for more than 100 years. In some ways it’s similar to a pecan pie but the taste is very different and not as sweet. I expected it to be just like pecan pie without pecans. What do I know? It is very simple to make and was best served with sweetened whipped cream flavored with coconut extract.
Here’s the stuff: shredded coconut, chopped raw macadamia nuts, eggs, corn syrup, white sugar, vanilla and for the topping you will need heavy whipping cream, coconut extract and powdered sugar.
Oh yeah – you’ll also need a 9-inch unbaked pie crust. Press the shredded coconut into the bottom and up the sides of the unbaked pie crust. Place the pie crust in the fridge while preparing the filling.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium mixing bowl whisk the eggs until blended.
Add the granulated sugar.
Also add the corn syrup and vanilla and whisk until smooth.
Place the coarsely chopped nuts in the bottom of the unbaked pie crust. Pour the filling on top of the nuts.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then turn the oven temperature down to 325 degrees. Bake for an additional 30 minutes or until lightly browned and filling is set.
Allow the pie to cool to room temperature before cutting.
Sing it with me! “Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say on a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day. That’s the island greeting that we send to you from the land where palm trees sway.”
I could dig a little Christmas in Hawaii. I would have to order a piece of this pie too!
Be sure to add the sweetened whipped cream and sprinkle with additional coconut if desired.
Coconut-Macadamia Nut Pie
(adapted from a recipe on allrecipes.com)
1 (9-inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
Filling:
2/3 cup shredded coconut (I used unsweetened but you can try using sweetened because the pie was not very sweet)
2 cups coarsely chopped raw macadamia nuts
4 eggs
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon coconut extract
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Press the coconut in the bottom and up the sides of the unbaked pie crust. Spread the coarsely chopped macadamia nuts on top of the coconut in the unbaked pie crust. Place the pie crust in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
In a medium mixing bowl, lightly whisk the eggs until blended. Add the corn syrup, sugar, vanilla and salt and whisk until blended. Pour the filling over the nuts.
Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees and bake for about 30 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and the filling is set. Cool the pie to room temperature before cutting.
To make the whipped topping, beat whipping cream at high speed until it starts to thicken. Add the powdered sugar and coconut extract and beat until soft peaks forms. Serve with sweetened cream and additional coconut sprinkled on top.
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I hope your shopping is done, your presents are wrapped, all your goodies turned out great and you came in under budget! I also hope you have some special downtime with family and friends and an opportunity to help someone less fortunate this holiday season.
We’re still stressing a bit trying to get it all done. I did get to go shopping with my future daughter-in-law this past weekend and watched her “say yes to the dress!” She’s going to be a beautiful bride and I can’t wait until the wedding! You know this means I have to get back on my diet this January. I’ll be searching for some low fat dessert recipes for two 🙂 I don’t think I’ll do 52 new desserts but we’ll see 🙂
Tricia
Hungry Jenny says
I can't believe you are almost at the end of your pie-a-week challenge – what are you going to replace it with?<br /><br />I have really enjoyed your pie posts (as can be expected, being a big pie-eater myself!) this year – most have been truly beautiful!<br /><br />Hungry Jenny x
Chatty Crone says
Dear Tricia<br /><br />I don't have your email address or I would send you a personal email of thanks.<br /><br />I am so lucky to have been your winner of your sweet giveaway. Oh my goodness – I think I died and went to Heaven.<br /><br />I think about 4 or 5 nice size slabs of fudge – chocolate – with and with out nuts – and I think the other is peanut butter.<br /><br />There is toffee (
Cajunlicious says
That is my kind of pie!
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
This pie sounds DELICIOUS!! A totally new one to me. Thank you!!<br /><br />Oh, girl. I still have so much to do. Evan and I were both sick this weekend and mercy knows we didn't have two days to lay around! LOL!<br /><br />So glad you were there when the YES came to the dress. Wonderful memories for days to come. And, we will all be starting 'back on the wagon' come January!