Haupia Pie

Haupia Pie: A Tropical Delight for Your Taste Buds

There’s nothing quite like a tropical dessert to transport your taste buds to an island paradise. Haupia Pie, with its rich coconut flavors and delightful macadamia nut crust, is the perfect treat to bring a touch of the tropics to your table. This pie is a layered masterpiece with a creamy coconut filling, a luscious chocolate layer, and a fluffy whipped cream topping adorned with toasted coconut shavings. Let’s dive into the recipe and create this delectable dessert!

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 1 ¼ – 1 ½ cups flour
• ½ cup cold, cubed butter
• ½ cup macadamia pieces
• ½ tsp salt
• 3-5 tbsp ice water

For the Filling:

• 1 can coconut cream (13.5-15 ounces)
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 tsp coconut extract
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup chocolate chips

For the Slurry:

• ½ cup cornstarch
• 1 cup water

For the Topping:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ – ½ cup toasted coconut shavings

Directions:

Crust:

1. In a food processor, pulse macadamia nuts until fine.
2. Add the cold, cubed butter and flour to the processor; pulse again until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough is crumbly but holds together when pressed.
4. Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 20-60 minutes.
5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
6. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and fit it into an 8″ pie dish.
7. Bake the crust for about 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.

Filling:

1. Create a slurry by mixing the cornstarch and water until smooth.
2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the coconut cream, milk, and sugar.
3. Heat the mixture over medium heat, bringing it to a simmer.
4. Stir in the coconut extract and the prepared slurry.
5. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens significantly.
6. Pour half of the coconut filling into the pre-baked crust.
7. Add the chocolate chips to the remaining filling in the saucepan and stir until the chocolate is completely melted and incorporated.
8. Pour the chocolate filling over the coconut layer in the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.

Topping:

1. In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream with the sugar until stiff peaks form.
2. Toast the coconut shavings in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown. Watch closely to avoid burning.
3. Allow the pie to cool completely before topping with the whipped cream.
4. Sprinkle the toasted coconut shavings over the whipped cream.

Serving and Enjoyment

This Haupia Pie is best served chilled, allowing the layers to set beautifully. Slice into this tropical delight and enjoy the creamy coconut filling, rich chocolate layer, and the delightful crunch of the macadamia nut crust. Each bite is a journey to the tropics, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Calories: 530 kcal per serving
Servings: 8

Indulge in this tropical treat and let its flavors whisk you away to a sun-soaked paradise. Happy baking!

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