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.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• 0.5 cup sugar
• 0.5 cup cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt. Whisk the mixture until the sugar fully dissolves.

Step 2

In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup of cold water to form a smooth slurry.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the coconut milk mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

While stirring continuously, slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering coconut milk mixture.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly for 2–3 minutes.

Step 7

Transfer the haupia mixture to an 8x8-inch square dish or individual serving bowls. Smooth the surface with a spatula.

Step 8

Allow the haupia to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.

Step 9

Once set, slice the haupia into squares or serve directly from individual bowls. Enjoy this creamy, tropical treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(853.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	695.7

Total Fat 1.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 677.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 171.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g	0%
Total Sugars 133.4g
Protein 0.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 44.8mg	0%
Iron 0.2mg	0%
Potassium 435.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.7%

Protein: 0.1%

Carbs: 98.3%