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Nutritional Values

🔥680kcal
💪10gProtein
🌾68gCarbs
🥑45gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥜 Nuts 🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Macadamia Nut Tart

How to order / say it
Say it Macadamia Nut Tart — [mak-uh-DAY-mee-uh nut tart]
Order I'll take the Macadamia Nut Tart.
Say locally

Sweet tart filled with local macadamias.

Why try it?

The macadamia nut tart showcases one of the region's most beloved native produce, the macadamia nut, celebrated in sweet form.

How it tastes

The tart is sweet and buttery, with a rich macadamia nut filling that offers a satisfying crunch.

Origin & History — first documented: 1950

First introduced in the mid-20th century, this tart reacts to Byron Bay's booming macadamia industry, becoming a popular dessert in local cafes.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥜 200 g macadamia nuts
  • 🌾 1 sheet shortcrust pastry
  • 🥛 100 g butter
  • 🍯 100 g brown sugar
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 🧂 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

  1. 1 Preheat oven and prepare a tart pan with pastry.
  2. 2 Mix melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a bowl.
  3. 3 Stir in macadamia nuts and pour mixture into tart shell, bake until set.

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