MacAdamia Cheesecake Recipe

Name: MacAdamia Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup macadamia nuts salted; 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 ounces cream cheese; 2 packages cream cheese 8 ounces each; 4 large egg yolks; 3 tablespoons liqueur; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 x whipped cream optional; 1 x strawberries optional; 1 x mint sprigs optional; 1 1/4 cups fruit puree; ⅓ cup sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup strawberries

Servings: persons

3/4 cup macadamia nuts salted
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup sugar
3 ounces cream cheese
2 packages cream cheese 8 ounces each
4 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons liqueur
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 x whipped cream optional
1 x strawberries optional
1 x mint sprigs optional
1 1/4 cups fruit puree
⅓ cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup strawberries

1
In a blender, whirl 1/4 cup nuts until ground; scrape into an 8 inch cake pan with removable rim.
2
Add cracker crumbs, butter, and 1 tablespoon sugar; mix and press over pan bottom.
3
Chop remaining nuts.
4
In a bowl, beat smoothly with a mixer the remaining sugar, cream cheese, yolks, liqueur, and vanilla; scrape bowl as needed.
5
Mix in chopped nuts.
6
Spread batter onto crust in pan.
7
Bake in 325F (160C) oven until cake jiggles only slightly when gently shaken, about 40 minutes.
8
Let cool on a rack, then cover and chill until cold, at least 2 hours or up 1 day.
9
Run a knife between cake and rim; remove rim.
10
Spoon 2 tablespoons lilikoi sauce ont each dessert plate; spoon strawberry sauce in dots onto lilikoi sauce.
11
Pull a knife tip through dots to make designs.
12
Set cake wedges on plates; garnish with cream, berries, and mint.
13
LILIKOI SAUCE: To make passion fruit puree, cut 24 passion fruit (about 2 pounds total) in half; scoop pulp and seeds into a fine strainer over a bowl.
14
Rub firmly to remove all pulp from seeds; discard seeds.
15
In a 1 to 1 1/2 quart pan, mix sugar and cornstarch; add puree.
16
Stir over medium-high eat until boiling, 4 to 5 minutes.
17
Let cool; stir occasionally.
18
If made ahead, chill airtight up to 1 day.
19
STRAWBERRY SAUCE: In a blender, smoothly puree strawberries.
20
Rub through a fine strainer into a bowl; discard seeds.
21
If made ahead, chill airtight up to 1 day; stir to use.

936

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup macadamia nuts salted, 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, MacAdamia Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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MacAdamia Cheesecake

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