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Haupia (Hawaiian Coconut Pudding)

By: ANNIE HIGHTOWER

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

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
5 Min

Ready In:
5 Hrs 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 9 servings

Ingredients

5 cups grated fresh coconut
2 cups boiling water
5 tablespoons cornstarch
5 tablespoons white sugar
1/4 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.