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    Home » Recipes » Australian

    Macadamia Nut Tarts with Golden Syrup Ice Cream

    April 23, 2015 By Sara McCleary Updated November 29, 2020 - This post may contain affiliate links

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    I love baking. The smells warm the house and the heart. These macadamia nut tarts definitely do that. The tart shells are made from ground ginger nut biscuits and macadamia nut meal, they have warmth and spice. The filling flavour is a combination of buttery macadamia nuts, golden syrup, vanilla and orange zest.

    You will have a smile on your face from the moment they come out of the oven until they dance across your taste buds. The golden syrup ice cream is perfect for these tarts; enhancing their decadent filling and spicy ginger shells.

    Macadamia Nut Tarts with Golden Syrup Ice Cream | www.bellyrumbles.com

    The smell of something baking would have to be one of my strongest food memories. Coming home after school to a house filled with baking smells thrilled me. It didn’t happen all the time, but when it did I was one happy kid. Images of what it could be filled my head as I ventured down the hall to discover what baked treat was waiting in the kitchen.

    CSR Brown sugar and golden syrup were (and still are) staples in my mother’s kitchen, just like they are in mine. They add a warmth and richness to sweet baked treats that just can’t be obtained by other sugars or modern day alternatives. Brown sugar even makes its way into some of my savoury dishes when I want to introduce a deep caramel flavour.

    Since 1855 generations of Australians have been baking with CSR sugars and syrups. Did you know that this year CSR will celebrate the brand’s 160th birthday?

    Macadamia Nut Tarts with Golden Syrup Ice Cream | www.bellyrumbles.com

    I have developed these macadamia nut tarts with golden syrup ice cream not only to celebrate CSR’s 160th birthday, but to also announce CSR’s ‘Made for Memories’ Cookbook competition.

    The ‘Made for Memories’ Cookbook will be filled with delicious recipes by Australians like you - recipes that have a story, a memory. In fact you have the chance to have one of your recipes included in the cookbook. Plus there is a major prize for the top three recipes. A trip to Melbourne to see your recipe brought to life by a food stylist and a Magimix Patissier.

    Maybe a recipe passed down to you by your grandmother, or something your mother use to cook that you continue to do so for your family. Maybe it is even a recipe that your dad made that has importance to you. You will find details on how to enter further down this post.

    Ingredients for Macadamia Nut Tarts | www.bellyrumbles.com
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    Even though mum never actually made these macadamia nut tarts, the ingredients used and the memories they have for me are how I came up with them. Ginger nut biscuits because they are something I grew up with and a favourite. The sugars because they are staples and featured in my childhood dishes, and of course baking, a very strong happy memory.

    The ice cream? Well that actually is a memory recipe I added in because of Josh. Mum never made her own ice cream, but it is something that I do. And there are never any straightforward flavours in this household. You may have seen recipes on Belly Rumbles for vegemite ice cream or hot cross bun ice cream in the past. Playing around with ice cream flavours is something that Josh loves me doing.

    Golden Syrup Ice Cream | www.bellyrumbles.com

    Golden syrup flavoured ice cream isn’t a flavour that I have come across before and thought it would be perfect to accompany these tarts. In fact the ice cream is certain to become a winter favourite in this household. Perfect to accompany warm winter puddings and tarts.

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    Macadamia Nut Tarts with Ginger Tart Cases

    Recipe Author: Sara McCleary
    Macadamia nut tarts with ginger nut biscuit shells. Orange zest, vanilla, golden syrup make these tarts rich and aromatic. Serve with golden syrup ice cream.
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Sweet Baking
    Cuisine Australian
    Servings 6

    Ingredients

    • 250 grams ginger nut biscuits
    • 150 grams macadamia nut meal
    • 25 grams CSR raw caster sugar
    • 100 grams butter melted
    • 125 ml CSR golden syrup
    • 80 grams CSR brown sugar
    • 50 grams butter
    • 20 ml bourbon
    • 3 eggs
    • ½ tablespoon vanilla bean paste
    • zest of one orange
    • 200 grams macadamia nuts lightly chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven 160°C (320°F)
    • Prepare six 11.5cm (4.5inch) wide round loose bottom tart tins by lightly greasing and lining the bottoms with a round of baking paper.
    • In a food processor or blender pulverise the ginger nut biscuits until they become a fine crumb.
    • Mix the gingernut crumbs, macadamia nut meal, CSR raw sugar and butter in a medium bowl until well combined.
    • Divide the gingernut macadamia crumb mix between the six prepared tart tins. Press the mix firmly into the tins, covering the bottom and sides well.
    • Place in the fridge to chill while making the filling.
    • In a medium sized saucepan place golden syrup, brown sugar, butter and bourbon. Place saucepan over a medium heat on the stove and cook until the sugar and butter have melted. Remove from the heat and leave to cool slightly.
    • Whisk eggs in a large bowl, add golden syrup mixture, vanilla bean paste and orange zest. Mix well and add macadamia nuts.
    • Divide the macadamia nut mixture evenly between the prepared tart cases. Place tarts on a baking tray and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until the filling if firm and the tarts are browned.
    • Serve with golden syrup ice cream.

    Oven Temperatures

    All oven temperatures are fan forced.

    Measurement Notes

    All measurements are Australian metric standard. All measures are level, and cups are lightly packed unless specified. 1 teaspoon = 5ml / 1 tablespoon = 20mls / 1 cup = 250ml /4 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon.

    NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

    The recipe's nutritional information is an approximation based on an online calculator. It is meant solely for reference purposes. If you're looking for precise details, be sure to double-check with your own research.

    Did You Make This Recipe?I do a happy dance when people share how they went. Tag me on Instagram @bellyrumbles & #bellyrumbles

    Printable Recipe

    Golden Syrup Ice Cream

    Recipe Author: Sara McCleary
    Golden Syrup Ice Cream goes perfectly with my macadamia nut tarts recipe, but will be absolutely brilliant with wintery puddings and other tarts.
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    Prep Time 3 hours hrs
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Course Ice Cream &amp, Popsicles
    Cuisine Australian
    Servings 600 ml

    Ingredients

    • 600 ml cream
    • 100 ml milk
    • 1 vanilla bean
    • 40 grams demerara sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 egg yolks
    • 75 ml golden syrup

    Instructions
     

    • Place cream, milk, split and scraped vanilla bean and demerara sugar in a heavy based saucepan. Over a medium heat stir until sugar has dissolved. Once sugar has dissolved quickly bring mixture to rapid boil and then remove from the heat.
    • Whisk eggs and egg yolks in a medium bowl, then whisk in the golden syrup. Add a small amount of the cream mixture and whisk in. Gradually incorporate the rest of the cream mixture with the egg mixture.
    • Return the mixture to the saucepan and return to heat.
    • Over a low heat, and stirring continuously, cook the mixture until it thickens and will coat the back of a spoon. You know it is ready when you can draw a line across the back of the spoon with your finger and the line stays there.
    • Strain mixture into a bowl or jug, and place in the fridge to chill.
    • Once chilled churn mixture in your ice cream machine as per the manufacturers instructions.
    • Either serve immediately or place in a container in your freezer for later use.

    Oven Temperatures

    All oven temperatures are fan forced.

    Measurement Notes

    All measurements are Australian metric standard. All measures are level, and cups are lightly packed unless specified. 1 teaspoon = 5ml / 1 tablespoon = 20mls / 1 cup = 250ml /4 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon.

    NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

    The recipe's nutritional information is an approximation based on an online calculator. It is meant solely for reference purposes. If you're looking for precise details, be sure to double-check with your own research.

    Did You Make This Recipe?I do a happy dance when people share how they went. Tag me on Instagram @bellyrumbles & #bellyrumbles
    Macadamia Nut Tarts with Golden Syrup Ice Cream | www.bellyrumbles.com

    As mentioned above CSR are holding a competition where you have the chance of having your recipe featured in their “Made of Memories’ cookbook. To enter is really easy and there are three ways that you can;

    1. Share the name of a beloved recipe in the comments below and explain the special memory behind it in 25 words or less.
    2. Share an image on your own Instagram profile and include your 25 word memory in the caption. Make sure you use the hash tags #madeformemories and #bakingnation to enter the competition.
    3. Head to the CSR Facebook Page and post an entry as a comment with your 25 word memory and the name of your special recipe. You can also upload a photo, but it isn’t mandatory.

    CSR will be choosing 45 winning entries to be included in the ‘Made for Memories’ Cookbook. Those chosen will also be awarded a $50 Wish Gift Voucher and a copy of the cookbook once it is published.

    The authors of the top three recipes chosen will also get to fly to Melbourne to go behind the scenes at the cookbook photo shoot to learn about food photography as well as food styling. They will also receive a Magimix Patisier worth $1,199. The competition closes May 22nd. Competition T&C's can be found here.

    Macadamia Nut Tarts with Golden Syrup Ice Cream | www.bellyrumbles.com

    I’m quite excited and looking forward to seeing your recipe entries either here, on Instagram or on CSR’s Facebook page.

    Oh, and of course I highly recommend you make these tarts and ice cream. They encompass all these baking flavours I adore, a touch of experimentation and bring a smile to my face. They are sure to have the same effect on you too.

    Sara xxx

    Belly Rumbles would like to acknowledge its partnership CSR for this post. This recipe was created, developed and photographed by Sara McCleary.

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    1. Laura

      May 05, 2015 at 8:46 pm

      I'm passing this post onto my mum. The ice cream will really appeal to her and it will be a bit of a hint 😉 the tarts would appeal to her too but the ice cream even more so so maybe she can make that and I'll do the tarts. Mmmmm.

      Reply
    2. Lisa | Mummy Made.It

      May 04, 2015 at 1:16 am

      I love Golden Syrup. It reminds me of Christmas and my all time favourite Golden Syrup Dumplings that my mum used to make for me as a special treat.
      These tarts look gorgeous. I've been baking with macadamia nut meal too; it's a great change!

      Reply
    3. pragati

      May 02, 2015 at 12:59 pm

      These are priceless. Literally, because no way I am getting so many macademia nuts where I live. They are my favorite kind of nut, so rich and buttery! Folks in the Pacific and Hawaii are blessed!

      Love the photos and the recipe. Am going to close my eyes and breathe it all in 🙂

      Reply
    4. Cakelaw

      April 30, 2015 at 11:21 pm

      I would have a smile on my face too if I had these little beauties in my house. I have never had golden syrup icecream before but it sounds delish. I love baking too - my favourite thing.

      Reply
    5. Marissa | Pinch and Swirl

      April 30, 2015 at 6:49 pm

      The best tarts are loaded with nuts - especially of the macadamia variety! This looks wonderful and I love how short the ingredient list is for such an impressive dessert.

      Reply
    6. Medha @ Whisk & Shout

      April 29, 2015 at 9:46 pm

      Macadamias are so yummy! Love all the rich sugar-y goodness 🙂

      Reply
    7. Jim Butcher | MrAndMrsRomance.com

      April 29, 2015 at 5:20 am

      Wow! This is a seriously dangerous combo. On their own the tarts and the ice cream would be addictive eating. Together they'd make edible crack! Feeling the itch for some now in fact. Nice work, Sara!

      Reply
    8. sherry from sherrys pickings

      April 28, 2015 at 3:04 am

      i know this sounds dumb but just to be clear - you only have to do one of the 3 things to enter the comp? and for no. 2 where it says to share an image - that is of the recipe I guess? sorry to sound stooopid:)

      Reply
      • Sara

        April 28, 2015 at 3:22 am

        Hi Sherry, no question is a dumb one. You only need to enter one way out of the three. The image that you share on your instagram account is of the recipe that is your 'memory' recipe you would like to share.

    9. Bronnie - Maid In Australia

      April 28, 2015 at 1:22 am

      Yum! We had a huge macadamia nut tree in our backyard when we were growing up and Mum made many goodies with their nuts. These tarts are one of my secret pleasures so can't wait to try the recipe

      Reply
      • Sara

        April 28, 2015 at 1:44 am

        You lucky thing having a macadamia nut tree growing up!

    10. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

      April 28, 2015 at 12:18 am

      What a great looking recipe. Golden syrup reminds me of my childhood. Did we use it more when we were little? I'm not sure but every time I smell it I get so excited.

      Reply
      • Sara

        April 28, 2015 at 1:43 am

        Thanks Lorraine, I think it is just our style of cooking that has changed since we were kids. I do love it though, and it is always in my pantry.

    11. Krystle

      April 27, 2015 at 11:37 pm

      I'm trying this for Mother's Day lunch 🙂

      Reply
      • Sara

        April 28, 2015 at 1:42 am

        They would be great for Mothers Day lunch!

    12. Veronica Ng

      April 27, 2015 at 11:31 pm

      These tarts look gorgeous, love the macadamia in it. I loved the idea of golden syrup ice cream, you can't buy them anywhere. All your photos look terrific, so beautiful.
      Ps thanks for visiting my blog and your kind comment.

      Reply
      • Sara

        April 28, 2015 at 1:41 am

        It was a pleasure to drop by, I really adore your ondeh ondeh! Thanks for your sweet words on my recipe.

    13. sherry from sherrys pickings

      April 27, 2015 at 12:25 pm

      this sounds and looks so delightful. so many lovely tastes!

      Reply
      • Sara

        April 28, 2015 at 1:40 am

        Thanks so much Sherry, I was really happy with the way they turned out.

    14. Jean | DelightfulRepast.com

      April 27, 2015 at 2:24 am

      Oh my, Sara, this is the best thing I've seen all day! I need to pick up some macadamia nuts!

      Reply
      • Sara

        April 28, 2015 at 1:39 am

        Awe thanks Jean!

    15. Helen|Grab Your Fork

      April 26, 2015 at 11:47 pm

      I love how these look like an Aussie version of a pecan pie. And baking must be the best smell in the world!

      Reply
      • Sara

        April 28, 2015 at 1:39 am

        You called it Helen, it was inspired by the American pecan pie. Yes, they smelt amazing, and tasted good too 🙂

    16. Tracy

      April 26, 2015 at 5:12 pm

      Golden syrup is very common here in Spain, too, probably because of the proximity to the UK.
      These really do look wonderful, and your photography is beautiful!

      Reply
      • Sara

        April 28, 2015 at 1:38 am

        I would have never thought that golden syrup would be common in Spain, wow.

    17. Bec

      April 26, 2015 at 10:06 am

      This looks wonderful! I have an un used bottle of golden syrup in my cupboard and had no clue what to do with it - now this ice cream looks like a pretty great idea! Lovely recipe x

      Reply
      • Sara

        April 28, 2015 at 1:37 am

        Thanks Bec. Plus I am glad to give you some inspiration for the abandoned bottle of golden syrup.

    18. Tina Jui | The Worktop

      April 26, 2015 at 7:47 am

      Oh my, this is amazing! What good stories, and I absolutely love that golden syrup ice cream! I actually never had used golden syrup before I moved to London just a year and a half ago. Where had it been all my life 😉

      Reply
      • Sara

        April 28, 2015 at 1:36 am

        Golden syrup is pretty unique in flavour, I use it in a lot of recipes.

    19. Gourmet Getaways

      April 25, 2015 at 3:11 pm

      This is a total dessert! Alesah is just nuts about nuts! Plus ice cream, count us in :). Great job here, Sara!

      Julie & Alesah
      Gourmet Getaways xx

      Reply
      • Sara

        April 28, 2015 at 1:35 am

        Thanks guys

    20. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

      April 24, 2015 at 11:43 am

      Oh please! Is there anything better than this? I think not. I'm going to stick with your food memory because it's much better than mine. 🙂

      Reply
      • Sara

        April 28, 2015 at 1:35 am

        I am sure you have some pretty amazing food memories!

    21. Amanda@ChewTown

      April 24, 2015 at 6:10 am

      These look and sound simply delicious... especially with that incredible golden syrup icecream!

      Reply
      • Sara

        April 28, 2015 at 1:34 am

        Thanks Amanda I was really happy with the golden syrup ice cream.

    22. Liz (Good Things)

      April 23, 2015 at 11:39 pm

      So good I can almost smell this one from here! Yummo!!!

      Reply
      • Sara

        April 28, 2015 at 1:33 am

        They did smell pretty awesome Liz when baking.

    23. john | heneedsfood

      April 23, 2015 at 9:47 pm

      You seem to be developing into a bit of an ice cream queen. Golden syrup ice cream sounds incredible, as do these tarts. And you've used my favourite nut!

      Reply
      • Sara

        April 28, 2015 at 1:33 am

        Can I be the ice cream princess, then I can wear a tiara? 😉

    24. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      April 23, 2015 at 9:08 pm

      Macadamia nuts are one of my favourite nuts ever.. so these tarts are perfect for me. I have a feeling that these tarts would be ideal for Anzac day on Saturday too!

      Reply
      • Sara

        April 28, 2015 at 1:31 am

        They do have a ring of Anzac Day to them. Macadamias are one of my favourite nuts as well.

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