Chocolate Haupia Pie
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Chocolate Haupia Pie
Description
The pie begins with a prebaked 9-inch pie crust, providing a golden, sturdy base. The filling is a two-part pudding thickened with cornstarch: one layer is the haupia—a creamy mixture of coconut milk, whole milk, sugar, and cornstarch cooked until thick, then partially set aside. The remaining mixture is combined with semi-sweet chocolate chips until melted, creating a rich chocolate layer. These are layered in the crust for contrast.
This pie is notable for its use of full-fat coconut milk (not light or fat-free) to achieve the proper creamy texture and flavor. The whipped cream topping, optionally enhanced with coconut extract, adds a light and airy finish balancing the dense pudding layers.
The textural contrast of a tender crust with silky, cool pudding layers provides a refreshing alternative to classic chocolate pies. It's ideal for those seeking a creamy pie with a tropical coconut flavor mixed with chocolate.
Ingredients
Chocolate Haupia Pie
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups whole milk divided
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk not fat-free or light, unsweetened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips see notes above, semi-sweet
Whipped Cream
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
Instructions
Chocolate Haupia Pie
- Generously pierce the crust with a fork before baking.
- Bake according to recipe or according to package directions, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow the crust to cool.
- In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine ½ cup whole milk and cornstarch. Mix until cornstarch is dissolved. Set aside.
- In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the remaining 1 cup of whole milk, coconut milk, and sugar. Bring to a simmer, whisking often.
- Stir the cornstarch mixture once more before slowly adding to the coconut milk mixture, whisking constantly. Continue whisking until the mixture becomes thick, like a thick pudding. (This coconut milk pudding is the haupia.) It is very important that the mixture is thick before moving to the next step.
- Place about half of the haupia mixture into a separate bowl and set aside. Add chocolate chips to the remaining mixture in the saucepan and stir until the chocolate chips are completely melted and well combined.
- Add the chocolate haupia mixture immediately to the cooled pie crust and smooth with a spatula until even.
- Carefully add the remaining haupia mixture over the top and carefully smooth over until even.
- Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours.
Whipped Cream Topping
- To make whipped cream, whip heavy cream, and sugar until stiff peaks form. Add coconut extract and whip for 30 more seconds.
- After the pie has cooled, cut into slices and top with whipped cream topping. You can use a piping bag fitted with a large star tip to pipe the whipped cream in a design over the top.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 570 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 570kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 144mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 750IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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