Best Haupia Coconut Pudding Recipes

HAUPIA (HAWAIIAN COCONUT PUDDING)

Steps:

• Stir coconut into boiling water in a large bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes, then strain through cheesecloth, squeezing out all of the liquid to yield 3 cups.
• Stir together the cornstarch, sugar, nutmeg, and salt. Bring the coconut milk to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in the sugar mixture, and cook until thickened, stirring constantly. When very thick, remove from heat ,and stir in vanilla. Pour into an 8x8-inch pan, and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until set.

HAUPIA (COCONUT PUDDING DESSERT)

Steps:

• Add coconut milk, sugar and salt to a saucepan and stir over medium heat until the sugar and salt dissolves. Reduce heat to medium low, add shredded coconut and cook for 5 minutes to soften. Make a slurry in a separate small bowl by gradually whisking 1/4 cup water into the cornstarch. Whisk slurry into the coconut mixture and allow to reduce and thicken until it is the consistency of yogurt. Transfer to serving dishes and chill.

HAUPIA (HAWAIIAN COCONUT PUDDING)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in saucepan.
• Stir over medium heat until thickened.
• Lower heat and cook for ten minutes, stirring constantly to avoid lumping or burning.
• Pour into 8x8 inch dish and chill until set.
• Cut haupia into squares.
• NOTE: May be topped with crushed pineapple, sliced peaches or sliced mango.

BANANA VANILLA HAUPIA (COCONUT PUDDING DESSERT)

Steps:

• Add coconut milk and sugar to a saucepan and stir over medium heat until sugar and salt is dissolved. Add the bananas to the pot and cook, stirring often until the bananas are integrated into the mixture. Make a slurry in a separate small bowl by gradually whisking 2 tablespoons water into the cornstarch. Whisk slurry into mixture in pot and allow to reduce and thicken until it is the consistency of yogurt. Transfer to serving dishes and chill.

HAUPIA (COCONUT PUDDING)

Steps:

• Pour one cup of coconut milk into a saucepan lover low heat.
• Combine sugar and cornstarch stirring into coconut milk, continuing on low heat stirring consistently until thickened.
• Add remaining coconut milk and whole milk and continue to heat until thickened.
• Pour into 8 inch square pan and chill until firm.
• Slice to desired size just before serving.

PINEAPPLE HAUPIA (COCONUT PUDDING DESSERT)

Steps:

• Add coconut milk and sugar to a large saucepot and stir over medium heat until sugar and salt is dissolved. Pulse pineapple in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Add the pineapple to the pot and cook, stirring often until the pineapple is integrated into the mixture. Make a slurry in a separate small bowl by gradually whisking 1/2 cup water into the cornstarch. Whisk slurry into mixture in pot and allow to reduce and thicken until it is the consistency of yogurt. Transfer to serving dishes and chill.

COCONUT PUDDING TRIANGLES (HAUPIA)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F Spread flaked coconut on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Oil an 8-in square baking dish. In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup coconut milk and cornstarch until smooth.
• In a medium nonstick saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups coconut milk (if you don't have enough, augment with water) and sugar. Stir over medium heat until sugar has dissolved.Drizzle cornstarch mixture slowly into saucepan, whisking, and whisk in vanilla and salt. Cook, whisking vigorously (do not allow to boil), until mixture is very thick, pulling away from pan, and no longer tastes floury, 4 to 6 minutes. Pour into prepared dish and spread evenly. Let cool briefly, then cover with plastic wrap and chill until set, at least 1 hour.
• Cut haupia into 22 to 24 triangles and sprinkle each with a pinch of toasted coconut.

HAUPIA (HAWAIIAN COCONUT PUDDING)

Steps:

• Lightly spray an 8x8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• In a large saucepan, bring coconut milk to a gentle boil.
• In a small mixing bowl, whisk sugar, cornstarch, water, and vanilla until smooth and lump free.
• Whisk cornstarch mixture into hot coconut milk. Cook pudding pver medium heat, stirring very frequently with a silicone spatular or a wooden spoon for about 20 min, until pudding has thickened enough to pull away from sides of pan when it's being stirred. Remove pan from heat and scrape pudding into prepared baking pan. Let cool at room temperature for 10-15 min, then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 2 hours.
• If desired, toast sweetened flaked coconut in a small skillet set over med-high heat. Stir frequently and remove from heat when golden brown and fragrant, 2-5 minutes. Set aside until ready to serve dessert.
• To serve, cut chilled haupia into 12 squares using a sharp knife. Lift individual squares onto dessert plates. If desired, top each square with diced pineaple and toasted coconut.

EASY HAUPIA RECIPE AKA HAWAIIAN COCONUT PUDDING

Steps:

• Lightly grease an 8x8 pan with non stick cooking spray and set aside.
• In a medium mixing bowl add water, cornstarch, and sugar. Whisk until well combined. Set aside.
• Add coconut milk to a medium sized pan over medium high heat and heat until the liquid just starts to bubble. Stirring frequently so the milk does not burn.
• Then add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and continue to stir. Heat until the mixture starts to thicken and resembles pudding. Remove from heat.
• Pour the haupia into the prepared 8x8 pan and allow to cool. Then place pan in the refrigerator until set, about 2 hours or you can leave it overnight.
• Cut into squares and ENJOY!

HAUPIA - HAWAIIAN COCONUT FINGER PUDDING

Steps:

• 1. Mix two cups water with cornstarch. Set aside. Bring coconut milk, sugar and remaining water to a rolling boil on high heat. Pour cornstarch mixture into boiling coconut milk and cook till mixture thickens, blending with a whip.
• 2. When mixture is smooth and thick pour into a clean baking tray. Cool to room temperature, then chill until cold.
• 3. Once completely chilled solid, cut into 1-inch squares or larger. Serve on ti leaf lined trays

HAUPIA (HAWAIIAN COCONUT PUDDING)

Steps:

• Bring to a boil, stirring often until a little thicker. Poor into molds or 8x8 pan. Let cool.

HOW TO MAKE HAUPIA (HAWAIIAN COCONUT PUDDING)| FAVORITE FAMILY RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Stir until cornstarch is dissolved then set aside.
• In a medium-sized sauce pan over medium heat, combine coconut milk and sugar.
• Whisk constantly until mixture begins to simmer.
• While continuing to whisk, SLOWLY pour in the water/cornstarch mixture until it thickens.
• Reduce heat to low and continue to whisk until you have a thick, pudding-like consistency (this is important, it needs to be thickened while it is heating or it won't set up).
• Pour into a greased 8"x8" baking dish* or square containers (I actually like to use my smaller glass Tupperware containers becasue the sides are more straight, making for more consistent squares).
• Allow to cool to room temperature (about 10-15 minutes) then cover and refrigerate for 2+ hours.
• When ready to serve, cut into 2" squares and serve cold.
• *Note: If serving as a custard or pudding, pour into individual serving ramekins or bowls and chill.

HAUPIA COCONUT PUDDING

Steps:

• 1. Combine cold water with cornstarch and blend until smooth.
• 2. Then combine with coconut and sugar in a sauce pan and stir until thick over medium heat. Lower heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring to prevent lumps and to keep from burning. Mixture will get smooth and glossy.
• 3. Pour into an 8 inch square pan and chill until set. Cut into 1 inch squares.
• 4. Haupia Twist: Substitute the coconut milk with 1 can of crushed pineapple and blend to liquify (use a blender or food processor). Continue with directions above and layer on top of the coconut layer.

COCONUT PUDDING (HAUPIA)

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, blend cornstarch, sugar and 1/4 cup coconut milk.
• In a medium saucepan, bring remaining coconut milk to a boil. Slowly add cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Cool.
• Add coconut and vanilla. Stir. Pour into buttered ramekin dishes and chill before serving.
• Note: For variety, you can top this dessert with crushed pineapple, chopped papaya, or chocolate sauce and chopped macadamia nuts.