Haupia Hawaiian Coconut Pudding
Experience the tropical delight of Haupia Hawaiian Coconut Pudding, a silky-smooth dessert that's a staple of Hawaiian cuisine. Made with rich coconut milk, this simple yet luscious treat combines just five pantry-friendly ingredients—coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, water, and a touch of salt—for a naturally creamy and vegan-friendly dessert. Gently cooked on the stovetop until thickened, this pudding is then chilled to perfection, creating a refreshingly cool, subtly sweet dish with the distinct taste of coconut. Perfect as an island-inspired dessert for summer gatherings or a light, indulgent treat after any meal, haupia is easy to prepare yet irresistibly satisfying. Whether served in elegant squares or scooped into bowls, this coconut pudding will transport your taste buds straight to the tropics.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, water, and sugar. Whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a few tablespoons of the coconut milk mixture to create a smooth slurry.
Pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan with the coconut milk mixture and whisk well to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
As the mixture heats up, it will begin to thicken. Continue stirring until it reaches a thick, pudding-like consistency, about 7-10 minutes.
Once thickened, add the salt and stir it into the pudding.
Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the haupia mixture into a glass or ceramic dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Allow the pudding to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
Once set, cut the haupia into squares or scoop it into serving dishes. Serve chilled and enjoy!
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 | 383 mg | 17% | |
| 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.
