Description
Delight in the creamy texture and tropical flavor of haupia, a four-ingredient Hawaiian coconut pudding. This simple dessert is a taste of island bliss, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- Optional: Agar-agar, layering ingredients (chocolate, fruit)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until fully dissolved. Set aside.
- Heat coconut milk and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly until it gently boils (about 3-5 minutes).
- Slowly incorporate the cornstarch-water mixture into the warm coconut milk while whisking continuously.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 10-15 minutes, whisking frequently, until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Pour the mixture into a greased or lined 8×8 pan.
- Let it cool for 15 minutes at room temperature, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours until set.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Garnish with shredded coconut or fresh tropical fruits for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
- For a lighter texture, substitute cornstarch with agar-agar.
- Can be layered with chocolate ganache or swirled with fruit purees.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg