Ingredients

1 Quart coconut milk

1/2 Cup sugar

1 Pinch salt

1/3 Cup shredded coconut

1/4 Cup water

1/4 Cup cornstarch

Preparation

In a saucepan stir together over medium heat coconut milk, sugar, and salt until granules are dissolved. Reduce heat to medium-low and add the shredded coconut to the saucepan to soften for about five minutes. Make a slurry with water and cornstarch and add to saucepan. Reduce until it reaches a yogurt consistency. Place in container to chill, usually takes about an hour and a half. Haupia can be chilled in formed containers for presentation.