Haupia (Hawaiian Coconut Pudding)

This recipe shows you how to make your own coconut milk for use in this tropical island pudding.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 204 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.