Easy Haupia

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Easy Haupia
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on April 28, 2023

Ingredients

  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Whisk until combined.
  2. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and bubbly.
  3. Remove from heat and pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish that has been lightly greased.
  4. Refrigerate until set and serve cold.

Interesting Facts

  • Haupia is an important part of Hawaiian culture, often served at luaus as a dessert.
  • The name haupia comes from the Hawaiian word for “coconut”.
  • Haupia is also known as a coconut jelly or pudding.