Coconut (Haupia) and Chocolate Pie

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 16
Chocolate and Coconut (Haupia) Pie recipe with a tropical twist
in Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

2 hours 35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
Loading...

Ingredients

1 unbaked pie crust
1 cup milk
1 can coconut milk
1 cup white sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup white sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
624
Sugar
43g
Fat
39g
Coconut (Haupia) and Chocolate Pie is a popular dessert in Hawaii, perfect for tropical weather. This pie has two layers of flavor: a creamy coconut layer made from coconut milk and a rich chocolate layer made from semi-sweet chocolate chips. The haupia layer is similar to pudding and is made from a mixture of coconut milk, sugar, and cornstarch, resulting in a rich and coconutty flavor. The chocolate layer is made by melting semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream together, creating a rich and velvety topping. The pie is typically served cold and can be garnished with whipped cream or toasted coconut flakes for an extra texture and flavor.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Prick the bottom of the pie crust with a fork and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
3.In a saucepan, combine milk, coconut milk, 1 cup sugar, and water. Heat over medium heat until brought to a boil.
4.In a separate bowl, whisk cornstarch with 1/4 cup water until dissolved.
5.Whisk in the hot coconut milk mixture to the cornstarch mixture then pour back into the saucepan.
6.Keep stirring and cooking over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
7.Turn off the heat then pour the haupia mixture into the pie crust.
8.In another saucepan, melt chocolate chips over medium heat with 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Stir until smooth.
9.Pour the chocolate mixture over the haupia coconut layer.
10.Chill the pie for at least two hours or until set.

PROS

This pie is a unique twist to the classic chocolate pie and a perfect Hawaiian dessert to try.
It is easy to make and requires simple ingredients.
It also has a vegan option using coconut cream instead of heavy cream.

CONS

This pie has a high sugar and fat content, making it a dessert that should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Coconut milk has medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), a type of saturated fat that may have a positive impact on health. MCTs are easily converted to energy and are less likely to be stored as fat in the body. Dark chocolate also has antioxidants, which can help to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.

Print

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.