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Haupia Pie

Ingredients

Chocolate Crumb Crust

  • 6 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate crumbs

Pie Filling

  • 14 ounce can coconut milk
  • 8 ounces milk
  • 2 teaspoons coconut extract
  • 7 ounces granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces water
  • 2 ounces cornstarch
  • 6 ounces chocolate good quality
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1/8 cup unsweetened coconut shavings toasted
  • 1/8 cup chocolate shavings
  • 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon icing sugar
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract

Instructions

The Crust

  • Melt the butter and combine with the chcoolate crumbs until a sandy texture forms.
  • Press into a deep-dish pie plate, using the bottom of a measuring cup to press into the pie plate.
  • Bake for 5 minutes at 350F then set aside to cool.

The Filling

  • Combine the coconut milk, milk, coconut extract, and sugar in a medium sized sauce pot, over medium-high heat until it begins to simmer. Whisk frequently.
  • Combine water and cornstarch and whisk to make a slurry.
  • Once the mixture is simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low, and add in the cornstarch mixture.
  • Whisk constantly until thickened and silky.
  • Add in your vanilla and stir to combine.
  • Divide the mixture into two bowls. (Approximately 2 cups in each bowl.)
  • Add the chocolate to one of the bowls and whisk until the chocolate is fully melted. Cover the second bowl with a towel.
  • Pour the chocolate mixture into the cooled pie crust.
  • Chill the crust with the chocolate filling for 15 minutes.
  • Pour the remaining coconut mixture on top of the cooled chocolate and put it back in the fridge to chill for at least an hour or overnight.

The Topping

  • Before serving, prepare the whipped cream and cover entire top of pie.
  • Sprinkle with toasted coconut and chocolate shavings.