Haupia with Pineapple




yield: 26 2x2 squares
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 tsp coconut extract
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 3/4 (scant) cup sugar
  • 2/3 c half & half
  • 5 oz crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup water
  • 155 g corn starch


Mix the cornstarch with 1 cup water. Combine pineapple, sugar, 2 cup water, extract, half & half and coconut milk. Bring the mixture to a boil and then whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Keep stirring until smooth and thickened. Use the large batter scoop to fill 26 2x2 molds, smooth the tops with a rubber spatula, cover with saran wrap and let set overnight.

Old Lahina Luau recipe

yield: 30 2x2 squares
  • 2 cans coconut milk
  • 1 tsp coconut extract
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 160 g corn starch
  • 6 oz crushed pineapple, drained

Mix the cornstarch with 1.5 cup water. Combine pineapple, sugar, 1.5 cup water, extract and coconut milk. Bring the mixture to a boil and then whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Keep stirring until smooth and thickened. spoon into 2x2 molds, smooth the tops with a rubber spatula, cover with saran wrap and let set overnight

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