How to Make the Perfect Chocolate Haupia Pie Recipe
Have you ever had a taste of this Chocolate Haupia Pie recipe? This recipe for chocolate haupia pie features a fluffy cool whip topping with a melt-in-the-mouth coconut and chocolate layer.
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What is Chocolate Haupia Pie?
If you haven’t been to Ted’s Bakery on Oahu’s North Shore, then you need to make a stop for this wonderful local bakery. They have a wide variety of local and popular baked goods, but they are most famous for Chocolate Haupia Pie.
Chocolate Haupia Pie is a delectable local Hawaii dessert that combines rich chocolate with a creamy coconut pudding layer called haupia, all nestled on a flaky pie crust. It’s a delightful treat with a light coconut sweet flavor making it truly an irresistible treat.
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Where can you find Chocolate Haupia Pie?
Like I’ve mentioned before, Ted’s Bakery carries Chocolate Haupia Pie and for those on Oahu who can’t make the trek to the North Shore, can buy it at the local grocery store like Times Supermarkets. Occasionally I’ve also seen it being sold at Napolean’s Bakery. Let me know where you’ve found this delightful treat by commenting below!
What are the ingredients for Chocolate Haupia Pie?
This Chocolate Haupia Pie recipe has at least three layers of ingredients to make this onolicious pie:
Flaky Pie Crust:
Haupia Pie Filling:
Whipped Cream:
Suggested ingredients
If you want to skip the step of making a homemade pie crust, you could buy a premade pie crust dough. You can also skip the step to make the whipped cream by purchasing a tub of whipped cream from the grocery store. It’ll save you time and hassle! Here are some recommended pie crusts you can order online:
How do you make Chocolate Haupia Pie?
To make Chocolate Haupia Pie, there are three different stages to do so:
Pie Crust
Chocolate Haupia Filling
Whipped Cream
Assembly
Are there similar recipes for Chocolate Haupia Pie?
If you are looking for more pie or coconut recipes, you should try out these recipes:
Tips & FAQs
What is haupia?
Haupia is a traditional Hawaiian coconut pudding made from coconut milk, sugar, and cornstarch. It has a creamy texture and is often used in desserts like pies and squares.
Can I make Chocolate Haupia Pie ahead of time?
Yes, you can make chocolate haupia pie ahead of time. It’s actually recommended to allow it to chill in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight to set properly.
Can I use store-bought pie crust for Chocolate Haupia Pie?
While homemade pie crust is ideal, you can certainly use store-bought pie crust for convenience. Just make sure to bake it according to the package instructions before adding the filling.
Can I freeze Chocolate Haupia Pie?
Yes, chocolate haupia pie can be frozen. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place it in an airtight container before freezing. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
Can I add toppings to Chocolate Haupia Pie?
Absolutely! Popular toppings for Chocolate Haupia Pie include chocolate shavings and toasted coconut flakes. Feel free to get creative with your toppings!
Give this onolicious recipe a try! If you did give it a try, please leave a comment with a star rating below. Mahalo!
Chocolate Haupia Pie
Ingredients
Pie Crust:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar optional
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 sticks)
- 4-8 tbsp ice water or more as needed
Haupia Pie Filling:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 can 14 oz coconut milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Whipped Cream:
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
Pie Crust
- Add 1 ½ cups flour, salt, and sugar to a food processor. Pulse 2-3 times until combined.
- Add cubed butter over the flour mixture and process until a dough or paste forms.
- Add remaining 1 cup of flour and pulse 4-5 times until flour is distributed or the dough looks crumbly.
- Transfer to a bowl then sprinkle iced water over mixture – start with 4 tablespoons. Mix and keep adding water until the dough holds together.
- Remove the dough and form it into a ball. Cut the ball in half and form each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Remove one disk from the fridge and roll it out on a lightly floured surface.
- Layer dough into a pie dish and optionally crimp the edge. Poke some holes on the bottom layer of the dough.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes or freeze for 10 minutes.
- Place a makeshift pie parchment paper onto the dough, then layer makeshift foiled pie shape. Place some pie weights on top of the foil (I used dried beans or chickpeas). This is to prevent the sides of the crust from collapsing and shrinking.
- Bake at 400° F for 20 minutes. Take out of the oven and remove the parchment paper and foil. Bake again for another 10 minutes or until the crust has a light brown color. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
Chocolate Haupia Filling
- Dissolve the cornstarch and water together.
- Heat the coconut milk, milk, and sugar in a saucepot.
- Add the cornstarch mixture and stir constantly until it thickens.
- Evenly divide the coconut mixture into two bowls.
- Melt the chocolate chips and mix into one of the bowls with the coconut mixture.
Whipped Cream
- Combine the heavy cream and sugar. Beat until it begins to form stiff peaks.
Assembly
- Add the chocolate mixture on top of the cooled crust.
- Layer on the leftover haupia or coconut mixture.
- Lastly top it off with the whipped cream.
- Let it chill in the fridge for 1 hour or overnight.
- Serve and enjoy!
