How to Make Haupia

Haupia, a soft coconut candy, is a delicious traditional Hawaiian dessert. It's made extra-special here with fresh coconut milk, but you can use canned instead. Makes 16 to 24 pieces.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 3 tbsp. sugars
• cheesecloth
• 5 tbsp. cornstarches
• 8-by-8-inch pan
• large pots
• wire whisks
• ti leaves
• 6 c. grated coconuts (from about two coconuts)
• Cheesecloth
• Ti Leaves
• 8-by-8-inch Pan
• Large Pots
• Wire Whisks
• 3 tbsp. sugars
• 5 tbsp. cornstarches
• 6 c. grated coconuts (from about two coconuts)

1. Make the coconut milk first. Begin by placing the grated coconut in a bowl.

2. Pour 2 1/2 c. boiling water over the coconut and let stand for 15 minutes.

3. Strain the coconut and water through a double thickness of cheesecloth, squeezing out as much coconut milk as possible.

4. Store the remaining grated coconut for a garnish.

5. Mix the cornstarch and sugar in a large pot. Whisk in 3 c. coconut milk to create a smooth paste.

6. Simmer the mixture until it thickens and starts to leave the sides of the pot.

7. Pour the mixture into a greased 8-by-8-inch pan and allow to cool.

8. When the mixture has completely cooled, cut into squares and serve on squares of ti leaves.

9. Garnish with grated coconut.

Tips & Warnings

• Use freshly grated coconut, not sweetened dried coconut. Or use canned coconut milk.
• For a firmer pudding, add more cornstarch when stirring in the coconut milk.
• If ti leaves aren't available, spinach leaves make a fine substitute.

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on 11/22/2005 Your haupia recipe (cuisines of the world) does not contain the measurements for the sugar and cornstarch. ??? Thanks for fixing.