Haupia Bites (Dairy-Free)

Ingredients

• 2 cans Coconut Milk
• 1/2 cup Cornstarch
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 tsp Sea Salt

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

Instructions

1. 1In a medium saucepan, whisk together the 2 cans of Coconut Milk and the 1/2 cup of Cornstarch until the mixture is completely smooth and free of lumps.
2. 2Add the 1/2 cup of Sugar and the 1/4 tsp of Sea Salt to the coconut milk and cornstarch mixture in the saucepan, stirring to combine them thoroughly.
3. 3Place the saucepan over medium heat, which is typically between 148.9°C and 176.7°C (150°C and 175°C) on a stovetop burner. Cook for 8-12 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk or spoon, until the mixture visibly thickens to a very thick, creamy liquid that coats the back of a spoon and begins to bubble vigorously.
4. 4Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the 1 tsp of Vanilla Extract until it is fully incorporated into the thickened mixture.
5. 5Carefully pour the hot mixture into an 20.32 × 20.32 cm pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula if needed.
6. 6Allow the Haupia mixture to cool completely at room temperature for about 30-60 minutes, which helps it set gradually. Then, transfer the pan to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm to the touch.
7. 7Once thoroughly chilled and firm, use a knife to cut the Haupia into bite-sized squares. Serve the Haupia Bites immediately while still cold.

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