Haupia (Hawaiian Coconut Pudding)

Name: Haupia (Hawaiian Coconut Pudding)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 325 min
Ingredients: 5 cups grated fresh coconut; 2 cups boiling water; 5 tablespoons cornstarch; 5 tablespoons white sugar; 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 pinch salt; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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This is a great traditional coconut recipe. We serve this at our family luau every year.

Recipe by ANNIE HIGHTOWER

Published on June 18, 2020

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

5 hrs

Total Time:

5 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

9

Yield:

9 servings

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Ingredients

5 cups grated fresh coconut
2 cups boiling water
5 tablespoons cornstarch
5 tablespoons white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

204	Calories
15g	Fat
18g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 9
Calories 204
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 13g	66%
Sodium 11mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	7%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 2mg	8%
Calcium 8mg	1%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 161mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.