If there's a dessert that defines modern Hawaii, it's chocolate haupia pie.
Two layers: rich chocolate custard on the bottom, creamy coconut haupia on top. All in a flaky crust, crowned with whipped cream.
Every bakery has a version. Ted's Bakery on the North Shore of Oahu is probably the most famous – people drive an hour just for a slice.
Chocolate Haupia Pie
Hawaii's most beloved dessert – a layer of rich chocolate custard, a layer of creamy coconut haupia, all in a buttery crust. This is the one everyone asks for.
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Chill Time: 4 hours | Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust, baked
For the Chocolate Layer:
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Haupia Layer:
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
For Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Chocolate Layer: Whisk milk, sugar, cornstarch, and cocoa in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Pour into cooled pie crust. Let cool 15-20 minutes.
- Haupia Layer: Whisk coconut milk, milk, sugar, and cornstarch in a clean saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened (5-7 minutes). Carefully pour over chocolate layer. Spread gently.
- Chill: Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top: Whip cream with powdered sugar. Spread over pie. Garnish with chocolate shavings.
Keep refrigerated. Best eaten within 2 days.
