Macadamia Nut

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A luscious tropical treat enhanced with a delicious crust made of gingersnap cookies and macadamia nuts. Begin preparing this one day before you plan to serve it.

We garnished this cake with Vanda orchids, an edible flower often used to decorate drinks in Hawaii.

This recipe doubles or triples easily.

This cake can be prepared one day ahead. Sweetened cream of coconut is available in the liquor section of most supermarkets.

The tender nut crust and a vanilla bean syrup make these cheesecake-like tartlets extra special. Top with more nuts, if you like.

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Among favorite desserts of the decade were waffles, served with ice cream and syrup, as well as this easy cake's ancestor. The treat reached its maximum popularity with the increasing availability of canned pineapple and the marketing efforts of the Dole Company. Today's widely available fresh fruit-spiked with ginger, macadamia nuts and orange zest-gives a great result.

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