haupia - hawaiian coconut dessert

(5 ratings)
Recipe by
Leialoha Garber
Honolulu currently in Indianapolis, In, HI

This is a treat that you only get at luau's in Hawaii. I found the recipe and now I make this for my family and they love it! It is just like finger jello only with coconut milk.

(5 ratings)
yield 10 -12
prep time 20 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For haupia - hawaiian coconut dessert

  • 2 c
    coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    cornstarch
  • pinch of salt

How To Make haupia - hawaiian coconut dessert

  • 1
    Combine ingredients in saucepan and cook over low heat stirring frequently.
  • 2
    Cook until the mixture thickens and come to a full boil.
  • 3
    Pour into an 8 inch square pan.
  • 4
    Chill until firm.
  • 5
    Cut into 9 squares. Sprinkle with coconut if desired when serving.
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