White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Pie

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Pie in the Sky

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (125)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(125)

Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: 4 hr 0 min
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 4 hr 30 min

Recipe Tools:

Select a Card Size

Add To My Recipe Box

Success

This recipe was added to your Folder_Name folder.

Do not show this message again

Add To My Recipe Box

Please sign in to add this recipe to your Recipe Box.

Ingredients

Ganache:

3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream

Filling:

6 1/2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup heavy cream, plus 3/4 cup, whipped soft
6 1/2 (1-ounce) squares premium white baking chocolate, melted
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
2/3 cup roasted, chopped macadamia nuts
1 pre-baked deep-dish (9-inch) pie shell

Garnish:

1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 ounces chopped macadamia nuts

Directions

Place chocolate chips in a metal mixing bowl. Bring cream to a simmer over medium heat. Pour simmering cream over chips and stir until melted. Set aside and allow to cool to room temperature.

Filling:

Beat cream cheese and sugar with a handheld electric mixer until smooth. Scrape bowl with a spatula and mix in 1/3 cup heavy cream. Add the melted white chocolate, zest, and nuts and stir just until incorporated. Fold in the whipped cream. Spread into pre-baked pie shell and level off using a rubber spatula. Put in freezer until frozen.

To finish pie, place the ganache in the microwave on low for no more than 10 seconds at a time. Stir after each warming, until ganache pours loosely but is not even close to boiling. Be very careful when warming chocolate, as it will burn very quickly when heated in the microwave. Once chocolate is scorched it is unusable. Spread warm ganache over top of frozen pie, smoothing to the edges with a spatula.

Garnish:

Beat cream and confectioners' sugar with a handheld electric mixer to stiff peaks. Transfer to a piping bag and pipe edges of pie with whipped cream. Sprinkle macadamia nuts over top. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Next Recipe

More recipes? Try these recommendations:

Similar Recipe

Paula's Double Chocolate Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Ice Cream

Similar Recipes

Recipes Like This

All About…

Recipe Collections

Showing 1-10 of 11

View all 11 Pie Collections

Comments & Reviews

recipe White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Pie
Patti Largo, FL 06-04-2009
Flag

Best Pie Ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Don't listen to anyone who says this recipe is too difficult or not absolutely fantastic! The recipe is easy to follow,... although a bit time consuming. Every time I make this I get rave reviews. It is absolutely the best pie!Read more
recipe White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Pie
Heather Willington, CT 12-22-2008
Flag

A HUGE HIT
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm not a baker, so I was a little worried after reading some of the reviews about the process of making this pie but decided... to give it a shot anyway. I'm so glad I did, it is a delicious pie. I made it for Thanksgiving and it has been requested for Christmas Eve. It has even been suggested it might rival one of my husband's aunt's gourmet pies!! That's some heavy competition there but I think this pie just might have what it takes! Yes, there are a few steps to it, but it's worth each and every one of them.Read more
recipe White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Pie
Diane Joliet, IL 09-23-2008
Flag

Unbelievable!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This might be the most delicious thing you've ever eaten! That's what everyone who was lucky enough to get a piece said. I... made it with a gluten-free crust, since some family members have celiac disease, and it was still scrumptious! Paula, you did it again!Read more
recipe White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Pie
Anonymous 08-20-2008
Flag

Waste of time
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I expected a lot from this pie- especially after reading the rave reviews. I was very disappointed. It takes WAY too much... time and the end product is definitely not worth it.Read more
recipe White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Pie
Robin Castro Valley, CA 07-28-2008
Flag

fun to make
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I really enjoyed making this pie for my family. It is very important to review the recipe and do all the prep ahead of time... to be prepared to make this recipe. Lots of dishes but well worth it. Not only is this pie tasty but it is impressive to present.Read more
recipe White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Pie
Anonymous 02-24-2008
Flag

delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was an easy reciiped that was also delicious and now it's all my husband asks for.