haupia - hawaiian coconut dessert

Name: Haupia - hawaiian coconut dessert
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Hawaiian/Polynesian
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) coconut milk; 1 1/2 cup(s) water; 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) sugar; 1/2 cup(s) cornstarch; - pinch of salt

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Leialoha Garber

Honolulu currently in Indianapolis, In, HI

Updated on Oct 20, 2011

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.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Stove Top

yield 10-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups coconut milk
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
- pinch of salt

How To Make haupia - hawaiian coconut dessert

Step 1

Combine ingredients in saucepan and cook over low heat stirring frequently.

Step 2

Cook until the mixture thickens and come to a full boil.
Step 3

Pour into an 8 inch square pan.
Step 4

Chill until firm.
Step 5

Cut into 9 squares. Sprinkle with coconut if desired when serving.
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