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Coconut Cream Haupia (Dairy & Nut Free)

A traditional Hawaiian dessert made dairy and nut free with coconut milk. A creamy and delicious dessert.

25m8 servings
DAIRY-freeNUTS-free
180 cal|1g protein|25g carbs|8g fat

Ingredients

  • 2 cans Coconut milk (full-fat)
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a saucepan, whisk together cornstarch and sugar.
  2. 2Gradually whisk in coconut milk until smooth.
  3. 3Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil.
  4. 4Continue to cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. 5Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  6. 6Pour the mixture into a square dish or individual serving cups.
  7. 7Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the haupia to prevent a skin from forming.
  8. 8Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until set.
  9. 9Cut into squares or serve from individual cups.

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