27 macadamia nut recipes

Banana pie topped with a crunchy macadamia nut streusel.

Hawaiian macadamia coconut squares: a chewy coconut-macadamia topping over a buttery brown-sugar-coffee shortbread crust. Tropical bar cookie that travels well and freezes beautifully.

Bread machine luau bread with crushed pineapple, coconut, macadamia nuts, shredded carrots, and brown sugar. A tropical Hawaiian-inspired loaf on the sweet bread setting.

Maple macadamia quick bread with whole wheat flour, buttermilk, and a warm maple-cinnamon glaze. Rich, nutty, and sweetened entirely with real maple syrup.

Blueberry cheesecake with macadamia nut crust, creamy cream cheese filling, tangy sour cream layer, and fresh blueberry topping. A Hawaiian-inspired dessert that impresses.

Hawaiian chocolate chip cookies loaded with macadamia nuts, shredded coconut, oats, and semi-sweet chocolate. Big, chewy island-style cookies flattened with a glass.

[Note: Bobby Flay, chef of NYC's Mesa Grill, prepared this dessert for a Meals on Wheels benefit meal at the Frontera Grill in Chicago

Crispy deep-fried dessert wontons with three tropical fillings: coconut-lemon, macadamia-ginger, and banana-honey. Hand-rolled dough twisted like candy wrappers and dusted in powdered sugar.

Pineapple macadamia nut cheesecake with a vanilla wafer crust, coconut, and a rum-kissed sour cream topping. A tropical Hawaiian-inspired cheesecake that beats any bakery version.

Rich chocolate fudge cake with instant coffee and sour cream, topped with a glossy fudge nut glaze. A single-layer showstopper for holiday dessert tables.

Chocolate-coconut macadamia pie: a Hawaiian-style dessert pie with semi-sweet chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and dry-roasted macadamia nuts in a brown sugar custard. Tropical pecan-pie territory.