Lush Hawaiian Haupia Pie with Macadamia Nut Crust

Name: Lush Hawaiian Haupia Pie with Macadamia Nut Crust
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 8
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

A tropical delight with creamy coconut filling

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.

2 h 30 min
8
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Macadamia Nut Crust

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

For the Haupia Filling

2 cups of coconut milk

1 cup of whole milk

1/2 cup of sugar

1/2 cup of cornstarch

For the Whipped Topping

1 cup of heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons of powdered sugar

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Preparation

Preparing the Macadamia Nut Crust

Preheat the oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Combine ingredients

In a bowl, combine flour, melted butter, sugar, and chopped macadamia nuts.

Press into pan

Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan.

Chill the pie crust in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking to prevent shrinkage.

Preparing the Haupia Filling

Combine milks and sugar

In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, whole milk, and sugar over medium heat.

Make cornstarch paste

In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with a little water to make a smooth paste.

Add paste

Gradually add the cornstarch paste into the coconut milk mixture, stirring continuously.

Stir continuously while cooking the filling to prevent lumps.

Cooking Process

Pie Crust Pre-bake

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove and let cool.

Haupia Filling Cook

Stir the haupia mixture over medium heat until it thickens, about 10 minutes.

Chill Filling

Pour the thickened filling into the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.

Plating & Serving