The celebration season that sweeps Australia in spring and summer has begun. It’s time to start planning dishes that will impress guests but won’t leave you slaving in the kitchen for hours, missing all the fun. There is one particular ingredient that ticks many of the celebration season boxes, is delicious, crowd pleasing and can elevate any occasion to something special – the macadamia.
Macadamias are our native nut, evolving in the east coast rainforests of Australia around 60 million years ago. Renowned for their buttery texture, soft crunch and unparalleled versatility, macadamias bring a touch of gourmet sophistication to every dish. From savoury to sweet, dairy free to gluten free, this superfood promises to transform any recipe into something special.
Level up your next grazing board with our easy hot honey macadamia topped brie. In just 10 minutes you’ll have a show-stopping decadence ready to share – rich, creamy triple brie adorned with spicy-sweet macadamias in an aromatic glaze, perfect for scooping up with chargrilled Turkish bread, sourdough or crackers.
Serves 6
Prep time 5 mins
Cook time 4 mins
Ingredients
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tsp dried chilli flakes
3 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp sea salt flakes
¼ cup honey
1 cup (140g) macadamias, roasted and unsalted
450g round triple brie
Chargrilled Turkish bread and crackers, to serve
Method
Pour the oil into a medium nonstick frying pan. Add the chilli flakes and paprika. Place over medium heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the oil is warm and aromatic. Add the salt, honey and macadamias. Cook, shaking the pan for 1 minute.
Remove from the heat. Spoon the hot honey macadamias over the brie. Serve with Turkish bread or crackers.
For more recipes that showcase how macadamias can make any meal special, download the free summer recipe book here.