Haupia Dessert
- 1 cup butter or margarine
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3 cups water
- 2 cans (12 ounce size) frozen coconut milk, thawed
- 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Haupia Dessert
Featured in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin on July 18, 2007.
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Preheat electric oven to 350°F.
- In large bowl of electric mixer, cream butter with 1/3 cup of the sugar.
- Mix in flour and nuts.
- Press evenly into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until crust is a dark golden brown; cool.
- In a saucepan, combine the remaining 2/3 cup sugar with the cornstarch; stir in water and coconut milk.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Cool and pour over crust; chill.
- Before serving, cover with whipped topping and sprinkle with coconut.
Makes 20 servings.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving:
300 calories, 21 g fat, 15 g saturated fat, 25 mg cholesterol, 75 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 13 g sugar, 3 g protein
