Haupia is a traditional Hawaiian dessert often referred to as a coconut pudding, commonly served at luaus, potlucks, and other special events. Its texture is similar to panna cotta, not as dense as Jell-O, but firmer than a traditional pudding. Some variations can be soft like a custard or firm enough to be cut into squares.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups coconut milk
Instructions
Steps:
- Pour the cornstarch, sugar, and salt into a saucepan; stir in 1/4 of the coconut milk to make a smooth paste. Stir in the remaining coconut milk, and bring it to a simmer over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened so that it coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Pour into a 9×13 inch baking dish; refrigerate until cold.
