Tarta de nueces de macadamia de las Islas Marshall: receta e historia

macadamia nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: pecans

Walnuts are more affordable while still providing a nutty flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Cacao nibs reduce sugar while adding a rich chocolate flavor.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Beat 140g butter, 70g sugar, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl until combined.

Add 1 egg to the mixture and mix well.

Gradually knead in 270g flour until a smooth dough forms.

Refrigerate the dough for two hours.

Roll out the dough and line a pie mold with it.

Press 30g shredded coconut into the bottom and edges of the dough.

In another bowl, mix 4 eggs and 50g sugar until combined.

Add 150g corn syrup and 1 drop of vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix again.

Pour the filling mixture over the lined dough and evenly distribute 400g macadamia nuts on top.

Preheat the oven to 356°F (180°C).

Bake the pie for 15 minutes at 356°F (180°C).

Lower the temperature to 300°F (150°C) and bake for an additional 30 minutes.

Let the pie cool completely before unmolding.

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