Haupia Coconut Pudding

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   Preheat oven to 375F.

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   Coat 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.

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   Stir cornstarch into 3/4 cup cold water in bowl until dissolved.

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   Set aside.

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   Bring coconut milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt to a boil in saucepan over medium-high heat.

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   Cook 5 minutes, whisking constantly.

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   Add cornstarch mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 1 minute, whisking constantly.

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   (Mixture has a tendency to bubble up.)

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   Transfer to prepared baking dish, and chill 1 hour, or until cool enough to slice.

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    Meanwhile, spread coconut flakes on small baking sheet, and toast 3 minutes, or until just golden.

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    Transfer to bowl.

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    Toast macadamia nuts (if desired) on same baking sheet 5 minutes, or until just golden.

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    Add to bowl with coconut flakes.

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    Sprinkle this mixture on top of haupia while cooling.

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    Slice cooled haupia into 16 small squares.

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    Serve on pieces of ti leaves.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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