Haupia
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Serves: serves 8
 
Ingredients
  • 1 quart coconut milk (I made my own by blending 2 cups shredded coconut and 4 cups hot water in my vitamix, on high for about 3 minutes and running it through some cheesecloth)
  • ½ cup sugar, vanilla sugar or erythritol if you want sugar free
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup shredded coconut
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Preparation Instructions
  1. Combine the coconut milk, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Add the coconut and cook another 5-6 minutes to soften the coconut.
  3. Combine the cornstarch or arrowroot with the water and pour in the coconut milk mixture, stir until thick. You are looking for a consistency similar to yogurt.
  4. Add the vanilla extract, stir to combine and then pour the mixture into serving dishes or a 8x8 pan, depending on how you want to serve it.
  5. Chill until firm, about 6-8 hours, overnight is best.
  6. Serve with a little toasted coconut or macadamia nuts sprinkled on top.
Recipe by Foods of Our Lives at https://www.foodsofourlives.com/2015/09/haupia/