Haupia
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- Total time
- 230 min
- Level
- Easy
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Ingredients
- 4
About this dish
Hawaiian haupia sets coconut milk with cornstarch, no gelatin or egg.
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That means cooking the starch fully after the slurry goes in, until heavy bubbles rise even in the center, or the chilled slab will not hold its shape when cut into squares. The coconut milk has to be unsweetened; sweetened cream of coconut or coconut water does not suit this ratio.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Prepare a 20 cm square pan.
Stir the cornstarch into 1 cup of the measured water until no lumps remain.
- 2
Bring the coconut milk, sugar and remaining half cup of water to a boil, stirring.
Remix the settled slurry and pour it in slowly while whisking continuously.
- 3
Lower to medium-low heat and stir across the base and corners.
When the whole mixture is very thick and slow bubbles break in the center, cook while stirring for about 1 more minute, then pour into the pan.
- 4
Smooth the surface and let the strongest steam subside for about 30 minutes.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, until cold and firm throughout. Wipe the knife between cuts and divide into 16 squares.
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- Haupia Recipe
Polynesian Cultural Center · Checked: 2026-09-26
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