Haupia Pie
By: Helen Pitlick
Published: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 12:13am

Ingredients




3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups flour
4 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
2 cans coconut milk
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
7 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups water
8 ounces cool Whip
chopped macadamia nuts, for garnish
flaked coconut, for garnish

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  2 Mix together the butter, sugar, flour and 3/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts; pat into a 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake for about 20 minutes, cool.  3 Combine the coconut milk, sugar, 1 cup of water; heat until warmed. Mix together the cornstarch and 2 cups of water. Add the vanilla, coconut extract, and the cornstarch to the coconut mixture. Cook just until thickened and pour over the prepared crust. Cool and then refrigerate.  4 When ready to serve, top with Cool Whip and sprinkle with the chopped macadamia nuts and the flaked coconut. Slice and Serve.

About


A modern update of a classic Hawaiian dessert.