It is so popular that haupia is served even… May 5, 2012 - Haupia (Coconut Jell-O) July 12: Eat Your Jell-O Day Hawaiian keiki (kids) and keiki-at-heart love the cool and creamy blocks of a coconut-flavored gelatin known as haupia. One of the best bakeries, called Ted’s Bakery, elevated classic haupia and serves up Chocolate Haupia Pie. Add the rest of the coconut milk to a small sauce pan along with the sugar and salt. In a saucepan, mix together the coconut milk and sweetener over low heat. Haupia flavored desserts can be found all over Hawaii and even McDonald's sell Haupia Pies similar to their apple pies. Reduce heat to medium low, add shredded coconut and cook for 5 minutes to soften. It got me wanting to try something similar but made with fruit that you would find in Hawaii such as pineapple, mango, papaya, lychee. Pour Mixture from saucepan over the Crust in … Here's what you'll need: Ingredients. By the way, I used to weight double than what I weight now. //-->. Recent research has shown that those who primarily use coconut oils rather than animal or vegetable fats have a lower incidence of heart disease. It consists of 4 simple ingredients: water, sugar, cornstarch and coconut milk. Think of it like a cross between pudding and gelatin. Stir the gelatin mixture into the sweetened coconut milk. I would endlessly chew the coconut flakes until my my mouth became numb with effort. Haupia is traditionally made from coconut milk, sugar, coconut extract and a starch to thicken it. asereht1970 from Philippines on May 28, 2014: Funny, but I love coconut flakes. Out of interest, how much sugar would substitute the Splenda - I'm of the school that I would rather the real thing. In the end, I became such a fan of coconut, I even started using coconut oil on my skin and hair. I think I'd like to make it. In the Philippines, coconut oil is used to moisturize hair and skin and to treat skin infections and wounds due to its anti-bacterial properties. This one really is one of my favorites. Haupia is a traditional Hawaiian dessert made with coconut milk that's popular in Hawaii. @ValerieJoy: Thanks so much for visiting my lens. It is so popular that haupia is served even… Jul 4, 2016 - Haupia (Coconut Jell-O) July 12: Eat Your Jell-O Day Hawaiian keiki (kids) and keiki-at-heart love the cool and creamy blocks of a coconut-flavored gelatin known as haupia. It sounds interesting. ;). Haupia looks delicious. over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks! © 2004-2021 Family Cookbook Project, LLC. I can almost imagine what it'd taste like...mmmmmmmmmmmm. The cake is done when the sides shrink back slightly from the side of the pan, and when the top springs back when lightly pressed with fingertips, or when a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes … Cheers! Haupia is traditionally made from coconut milk, sugar, coconut extract and a starch to thicken it. Shinichi Mine (author) from Tokyo, Japan on November 03, 2013: @Rangoon House: I understand why you would go with sugar. Remove saucepan from heat, and cool for a minute or two. google_ad_width = 160; 17 gelatin sheets (available at specialty stores such as Williams-Sonoma) Combine all ingredients except for the gelatin and simmer for 10 minutes, then strain. google_ad_slot = "4156777732"; The haupia I love eating whenever I go home to Hawaii always have that creaminess but firmness so you can eat it in cubes. If you'd like to know how I did it, please visit my lens on my weight loss and maintenance program. I would use about 1/2 cup of sugar for this recipe. One of the classic Hawaiian desserts served is called Haupia. Haupia is a traditional Hawaiian coconut-flavored tropical treat that can be found at any and every Hawaiian luau. Haupia flavored desserts can be found all over Hawaii and even McDonald's sell Haupia Pies similar to their apple pies. I tried to create a haupia dessert that was easy to make and low in carbs. Start Stir together the cornstarch, sugar, nutmeg, and salt. Haupia is a traditional Hawaiian coconut-flavored tropical treat that can be found at any and every Hawaiian luau. Although it's sometimes called haupia pudding, it's consistency is more like gelatin and usually served cut into squares. goldenrulecomics from New Jersey on September 02, 2013: Lorelei Cohen from Canada on September 01, 2013: Shinichi Mine (author) from Tokyo, Japan on August 24, 2013: @Minoru10: Yes it's real easy to make and yummy! However many countries around the world have been eating the coconut for centuries for its health benefits. It is traditionally cut into small blocks and served on squares of ti leaf. But, since I have dietary restrictions, I can no longer enjoy the Chocolate Haupia Pie from Ted's Bakery. Dissolve 2 cups of sugar in 2 cups of water. Wish I could just send it over to ya. The white cubes were almond and milk flavored gelatin. And Mahalo to you!