Description
Haupia, a traditional Hawaiian coconut pudding, is a creamy and luscious dessert that is simple to make and bursting with coconut flavor. This recipe yields a smooth and rich pudding that can be enjoyed on its own or topped with your favorite extras.
Ingredients
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- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk, unsweetened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- toasted coconut
- chopped nuts
- mini chocolate chips
- pineapple tidbits
Main Ingredients:
Optional Toppings:
Instructions
- Grease and Line: Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
- Create Slurry: Combine cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Set aside after whisking until dissolved.
- Heat Coconut Mixture: In a saucepan, heat coconut milk, sugar, and vanilla until simmering.
- Add Slurry: Slowly incorporate the cornstarch slurry, whisking until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
- Pour and Top: Pour the haupia into the dish, top with desired toppings.
- Cool and Chill: Let the haupia cool, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours until set.
- Serve: Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 123
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 17mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
