Macadamia Tahini Spread
Macadamia Tahini Spread is a luxurious nut butter made from raw macadamia nuts, toasted sesame seeds, honey and a touch of sesame oil. The Thermomix TM7 grinds and blends the nuts and seeds into a silky, pourable spread in minutes, far faster than shop-bought versions and with a fresher, deeper flavour.
About this recipe
Macadamia Tahini Spread with the Thermomix TM7 is one of those recipes you'll make again and again once you taste the difference between fresh nut butter and a jar from the supermarket. This recipe calls for just four ingredients: raw halved macadamia nuts, toasted sesame seeds, honey and a splash of sesame oil, yet the flavour is remarkably complex thanks to the natural sweetness of macadamia paired with the toasty depth of sesame. Searching for nut butter recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine usually leads to peanut versions, but this macadamia and tahini combination feels far more indulgent. The TM7 grinds the nuts and seeds progressively until they release their oils and turn into a silky, spoonable spread, ideal for breakfast toast, snack time or homemade food gifts. Because you control the honey, there is no added palm oil or excess sugar, and the texture stays creamy and pourable for weeks when stored properly.
Preparation tips
- Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl once or twice during grinding, because macadamia nuts cling to the walls before they release their oils and the spread only turns creamy once everything is drawn into the blades.
- Store the finished spread in a clean, airtight glass jar in the fridge. The honey keeps it spoonable, but if it firms up, simply let the jar stand at room temperature for a while and give it a good stir before serving.
- For a more intense sesame flavour, toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan until golden and fragrant before adding them, and taste after blending so you can adjust the honey or add a pinch of sea salt to balance the richness.
Recipe variations
- Vegan version: replace the honey with maple syrup or agave syrup. The macadamia and sesame flavours remain identical, the spread stays silky, and it becomes completely plant-based for vegan toast or porridge toppings.
- Chocolate variation: add a tablespoon of cocoa powder and a little extra honey after the macadamia and sesame mixture is smooth, then blend briefly for a chocolate-hazelnut-style spread that children love on pancakes or bread.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The TM7 grinds the raw macadamia nuts progressively into a creamy butter without a separate food processor, ready in minutes. [Time Savings]
- Weigh the toasted sesame seeds directly into the mixing bowl on the built-in scale, so the ratio to macadamia stays accurate every batch. [Built-in Scale]
- Precise heating warms the honey gently so it blends evenly through the macadamia butter without caramelising or losing its delicate aroma. [Precision Control]
- The Thermomix mixes the sesame oil through the nut butter completely hands-free, giving a uniform, pourable consistency without manual stirring. [Hands-Free]
- Gentle chopping of the macadamia halves at the start creates an even crumb size, so the final spread turns silky rather than leaving coarse pieces. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- macadamia nuts, raw, halved
- toasted sesame seeds
- honey
- sesame oil