Hau Pia: Hawaiian Dessert

Hau Pia is a traditional Hawaiian dessert made with coconut milk and is often served at luaus and other special occasions.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 145 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Hau Pia: Hawaiian Dessert

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: Hawaiian Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 25 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Coconut Milk
• 1 cup Sugar
• 3 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup Shredded Coconut

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine the coconut milk and sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth.
3. Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan, stirring constantly.
4. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Pour the mixture into a baking dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
7. Once set, cut into squares and sprinkle with shredded coconut.
8. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Sugars 18g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.