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Haupia Coconut Squares

Traditional Hawaiian coconut pudding cut into creamy, jiggly squares

dessert_biteEasyHawaiian
Prep15 minCook10 minTotal25 minServes36Tempcold
✓ vegan✓ vegetarian✓ gluten-free✓ dairy-free
Recipe
Ingredients
  • 2 canscoconut milk(13.5 oz each, full fat)
  • 0.75 cupsugar
  • 0.5 cupcornstarch
  • 0.5 cupwater
  • 0.25 tspsalt
  • 0.25 cuptoasted coconut flakes(for garnish)
Make Ahead

Must be made at least 4 hours ahead. Can be made up to 3 days ahead; keep refrigerated and cut just before serving.

Instructions
  1. 1Line 8x8 inch pan with plastic wrap, leaving overhang
  2. 2Whisk cornstarch with water until smooth
  3. 3Combine coconut milk, sugar, and salt in saucepan over medium heat
  4. 4Bring to simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar
  5. 5Slowly whisk in cornstarch mixture
  6. 6Cook, stirring constantly, until very thick (about 5-7 minutes)
  7. 7Pour into prepared pan and smooth top
  8. 8Cover surface with plastic wrap
  9. 9Refrigerate at least 4 hours until firm
  10. 10Cut into 1-inch squares
  11. 11Garnish with toasted coconut
  12. 12Serve chilled
Notes
Pro Tips

Use full-fat coconut milk for best flavor and texture. Stir constantly while thickening to prevent lumps. The pudding should be very thick before pouring - it won't set properly if too thin. Wet your knife for cleaner cuts.

History & Origin

Haupia is a traditional Hawaiian coconut dessert that has been served at luaus for generations. Made from coconut milk thickened with starch, it was originally set with arrowroot. The simple, pure coconut flavor represents the essence of Hawaiian cuisine.

Cocktail Pairings
Pairs Well With
mai-taipina-coladarumchampagne
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