Post #771571 by bamalamalu on Thu, Dec 29, 2016 9:41 PM

David, This is the recipe I used for the pie. I'm guessing your haupia is more coconutty since this has extra (normal) milk in it. When I was looking this up again, I spotted another recipe that also included coconut extract. I think I might try that, or maybe try adding some shredded or fresh coconut to boost the coconut flavor. But that probably won't be until next year!

1 cup milk
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 cup white sugar

1 cup water
1/2 cup cornstarch

1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, coconut milk and 1 cup sugar. In a separate bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in water. Bring coconut mixture to a boil. Reduce to simmer and slowly whisk in the cornstarch. Continue stirring mixture over low heat until thickened, about 3 minutes.

In a glass bowl, microwave chocolate chips for 1 minute or until melted. Divide the coconut pudding evenly into two bowls. Mix chocolate into one portion. Spread on the bottom of the pie crust. Pour the remaining portion of pudding on top of the chocolate and spread smooth. Refrigerate for about an hour.

Then real whipped cream with a bit of sugar & vanilla.