Haupia and Purple Sweet Potato Pie

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Like auntie used to make when we were visiting--broke da mouth! (Very yummy and reminds me of home). This recipe has a shortbread crust topped with a smooth, sweet layer of purple potatoes, and a rich coconut cream. Serve cold.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
53 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs 13 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
1 9x13-inch pan
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • cup white sugar

  • ¾ cup butter, cubed

Sweet Potato Layer:

  • ½ cup butter, softened

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 3 cups cooked and mashed Japanese purple sweet potatoes

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Haupia Layer:

  • 1 ¼ cups cold water

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ½ cup cornstarch

  • 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk

  • 2 cups shredded coconut

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

  2. Mix flour and 1/3 cup white sugar together in a large bowl. Rub in butter with your fingers until mixture is sandy. Press into the greased baking pan.

  3. Bake crust in the preheated oven until golden brown around the edges, about 10 minutes.

  4. Beat 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup white sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in mashed sweet potatoes, milk, and vanilla extract until batter is the consistency of pancake batter. Pour over the crust.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until sweet potato layer is firm, about 30 minutes.

  6. Whisk water, 1/2 cup white sugar, and cornstarch together in a small bowl until smooth.

  7. Pour coconut milk into a 5-quart saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low heat, about 5 minutes. Pour in water mixture, whisking constantly until coconut milk thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in shredded coconut; cook and stir until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes more.

  8. Pour coconut mixture over sweet potato layer. Refrigerate until firm, 4 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

405 Calories
28g Fat
37g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 405
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 21g 106%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 149mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 188mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.