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A creamy, dreamy Hawaiian dessert featuring layers of rich coconut pudding (haupia), sweet tropical fruit, and crunchy macadamia nuts. This refreshing parfait is a taste of the islands in a glass, perfect for a light dessert or special treat.
Make the Haupia Pudding
Chill and Set the Haupia
A creamy, dreamy Hawaiian dessert featuring layers of rich coconut pudding (haupia), sweet tropical fruit, and crunchy macadamia nuts. This refreshing parfait is a taste of the islands in a glass, perfect for a light dessert or special treat.
This hawaiian recipe takes 150 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 585.53 calories per serving with 4.58g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for dessert or snack.
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Prepare Toppings and Assemble Parfaits
Swap the pineapple and mango for other tropical fruits like papaya, passion fruit (lilikoi), guava, or starfruit. Berries also work well for a different flavor profile.
Add 1 teaspoon of pandan extract or ube extract to the coconut milk mixture for a vibrant color and unique flavor.
Add a layer of crushed shortbread cookies, graham crackers, or granola at the bottom of the parfait glass for extra texture.
Instead of making a parfait, simply serve the chilled, cubed haupia on its own as a traditional Hawaiian dessert.
The healthy fats from coconut milk and macadamia nuts provide a dense source of energy, making this a satisfying and energizing treat.
Fresh fruits like pineapple and mango are excellent sources of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion and promotes gut health.
Pineapple and macadamia nuts are good sources of manganese, an essential mineral that plays a role in bone formation, metabolism, and antioxidant defense.
One serving of this Haupia Parfait contains approximately 530-550 calories. This is an estimate and can vary based on the exact ingredients used, such as the fat content of the coconut milk and the size of the fruit pieces.
Haupia Parfait can be considered an indulgent dessert. It contains healthy fats from coconut and macadamia nuts, and vitamins from fresh fruit. However, it is also high in calories, saturated fat, and sugar. It's best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
The most common reasons for haupia not setting are: using light or low-fat coconut milk, not using enough cornstarch, or not cooking the mixture long enough for the cornstarch to activate and thicken the pudding. Ensure you cook it until it's very thick.
Yes, you can make the haupia pudding up to 2 days in advance and store it, covered, in the refrigerator. However, it's best to assemble the parfaits just before serving to keep the nuts crunchy and the fruit fresh.
Yes, this recipe is naturally gluten-free as it uses cornstarch as a thickener. Always double-check that your cornstarch is certified gluten-free if you have a severe intolerance or celiac disease.
You can experiment with other sweeteners like maple syrup or agave nectar, but you may need to adjust the quantity to taste. Using a liquid sweetener might also slightly alter the final texture of the haupia.
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