Haupia
Indulge in the creamy, tropical delight of haupia, a beloved Hawaiian dessert crafted from silky coconut milk. This traditional treat boasts a luscious pudding-like texture that sets perfectly into delicate squares, offering a melt-in-your-mouth experience with every bite. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like coconut milk, sugar, and cornstarch, haupia is not only easy to prepare in under 30 minutes but also naturally gluten-free, making it ideal for a variety of dietary preferences. This no-bake dessert is chilled to perfection, making it refreshing and irresistible on hot summer days or as a light finish to any meal. Serve haupia as neat squares on a dessert platter or spooned into individual bowls for a creamy, tropical finale that will transport your taste buds straight to paradise.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt. Whisk the mixture until the sugar fully dissolves.
In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup of cold water to form a smooth slurry.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the coconut milk mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
While stirring continuously, slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering coconut milk mixture.
Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Cook for 5–8 minutes, or until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly for 2–3 minutes.
Transfer the haupia mixture to an 8x8-inch square dish or individual serving bowls. Smooth the surface with a spatula.
Allow the haupia to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
Once set, slice the haupia into squares or serve directly from individual bowls. Enjoy this creamy, tropical treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
696 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 678 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.0 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 133.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 435 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
