Recipe Detail (2024)

Ingredients

• 2 packages frozen coconut milk (defrosted)(12 oz. bag)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 drop lemon extract
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 cup cornstarch

Directions

1. In a sauce pot combine defrosted coconut milk, sugar, lemon extract, and 2 cups water.
2. Place on stove and cook on medium heat.
3. In a small bowl combine cornstarch and 1 cup warm water to make a slurry.
4. When the coconut mixture comes to a boil, stir slurry in briskly.
5. Reduce to med-low heat. Cook for 3 minutes stirring constantly.
6. Remove from heat and our into pan.
7. Immediately cover with plastic wrap. Make sure it is touching the haupia completely.
8. Refrigerated at least 3-4 hours - overnight is best.
9. Cut into 2" squares. Arrange on platter. Garnish with Toasted Coconut, Fresh Fruit, and enjoy.

Notes: For a creamier haupia, replace 1 cup of water with 1 cup whole milk. Or try a Lilikoi Swirled Haupia: Reserve 1 cup of hot haupia and mix 2 oz. of Passion Fruit Juice Base. Randomly drop over hot haupia. Use a small paring knife to swirl in a circular motion. Store covered with plastic wrap as previously mentioned.