How to Make Haupia - Hawaiian Coconut Pudding Dessert

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot starch

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot provides a similar thickening effect.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor with natural ingredients.

Heat the coconut milk in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add 1/4 cup of sugar to the coconut milk and whisk until dissolved and the mixture starts to simmer.

In a separate bowl, mix 5 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/2 cup of water until smooth.

Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the coconut milk mixture while whisking constantly to avoid clumps.

Cook the mixture until it thickens to a desired consistency.

Remove from heat and spray an 8x8 glass baking dish with coconut grease.

Pour the thickened mixture into the greased dish and smooth the top.

Let it cool for 1-2 hours until set before cutting into pieces.

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