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Lush Hawaiian Haupia Pie with Macadamia Nut Crust

Name: Lush Hawaiian Haupia Pie with Macadamia Nut Crust
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 cup of sugar; 1/2 cup of macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped; 2 cups of coconut milk; 1 cup of whole milk; 1/2 cup of sugar; 1/2 cup of cornstarch; 1 cup of heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

This delightful Hawaiian dessert features a creamy coconut haupia filling with a crunchy macadamia nut crust. Perfect for ending a meal on a light, tropical note.

4.8(448 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 5, 2026

Lush Hawaiian Haupia Pie with Macadamia Nut Crust — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

50 min

Cook

2 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Macadamia Nut Crust

For the Haupia Filling

For the Whipped Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 549 kcal
Protein: 5.5 g
Carbs: 51.4 g
Fat: 37.3 g
Fiber: 1.9 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 4389 kcal
Protein: 43.8 g
Carbs: 411.1 g
Fat: 298.2 g
Fiber: 15.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour	684	19.5	146.4	2	7.2
1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted	814	0.9	0	92.1	0
1/4 cup of sugar	194	0	50.2	0	0
1/2 cup of macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped	481	5.2	8.9	50.8	5.9
2 cups of coconut milk	552	5.2	14	57.2	1.6
1 cup of whole milk	149	7.7	11.7	7.9	0
1/2 cup of sugar	387	0	100.5	0	0
1/2 cup of cornstarch	233	0.3	56.8	0.1	0.8
1 cup of heavy whipping cream	821	5	6.8	88.1	0
2 tablespoons of powdered sugar	62	0	15.5	0	0
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract	12	0	0.5	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Macadamia Nut Crust

1
Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Combine ingredients
In a bowl, combine flour, melted butter, sugar, and chopped macadamia nuts.
3
Press into pan
Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan.
Tip: Chill the pie crust in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking to prevent shrinkage.

Preparing the Haupia Filling

1
Combine milks and sugar
In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, whole milk, and sugar over medium heat.
2
Make cornstarch paste
In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with a little water to make a smooth paste.
3
Add paste
Gradually add the cornstarch paste into the coconut milk mixture, stirring continuously.
Tip: Stir continuously while cooking the filling to prevent lumps.

How to Make Lush Hawaiian Haupia Pie with Macadamia Nut Crust

Total time: 3 h 20 min · Yields 8 servings

1
Pie Crust Pre-bake
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove and let cool.
2
Haupia Filling Cook
Stir the haupia mixture over medium heat until it thickens, about 10 minutes.
3
Chill Filling
Pour the thickened filling into the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.