coconut pudding (haupia)
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Haupia is a traditional luau dish. It's usually chilled in a rectangular cake pan, cut into squares and served on a ti leaf. This version uses ramekin dishes because it is easier to eat and we can add tropical toppings to enhance the flavor.
yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For coconut pudding (haupia)
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3 Tbspcornstarch
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4 Tbspsuperfine sugar
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1 2/3 ccoconut milk
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2/3 ccoconut, grated (fresh or unsweetened desiccated)
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1/2 tspvanilla extract
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butter (for greasing pan)
How To Make coconut pudding (haupia)
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1In a small mixing bowl, blend cornstarch, sugar and 1/4 cup coconut milk.
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2In a medium saucepan, bring remaining coconut milk to a boil. Slowly add cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Cool.
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3Add coconut and vanilla. Stir. Pour into buttered ramekin dishes and chill before serving.
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4Note: For variety, you can top this dessert with crushed pineapple, chopped papaya, or chocolate sauce and chopped macadamia nuts.
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