Haupia Delight
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar, divided as noted below
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3 cups water
- 1 (12 ounce) can frozen coconut milk, thawed
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped cream
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Haupia Delight
Featured in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on December 14, 2011.
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Cream butter with 1/3 cup sugar.
- Mix in flour and nuts.
- Press evenly into a 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan.
- Bake for 15 -18 minutes.
- Combine cornstarch, water, coconut milk, and remaining sugar in a sauce pan.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Cool and pour over crust; chill.
- Cover with whipped cream and sprinkle with coconut.
Makes 18 servings.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving: (with cream):
310 calories, 22 g fat, 14 g saturated fat, 45 mg cholesterol, 80 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 11 g sugar, 3 g protein
