Haupia Sweet Potato Bars Recipe

Name: Haupia Sweet Potato Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients; Macadamia Nut Crust; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 cup chopped unsalted macadamia nuts; 1 large egg yolk; Sweet Potato Filling; 2 lb Okinawan or Molokai sweet potato, boiled and peeled; 1/2 cup sugar; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; Pinch of salt; 1/4 cup milk; Haupia Topping; 2 cans (13.5 oz size) coconut milk; 1/3 cup cornstarch; Pinch of salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts or shredded coconut, for garnish

Servings: persons

Ingredients
Macadamia Nut Crust
1 1/2 cups flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup chopped unsalted macadamia nuts
1 large egg yolk
Sweet Potato Filling
2 lb Okinawan or Molokai sweet potato, boiled and peeled
1/2 cup sugar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup milk
Haupia Topping
2 cans (13.5 oz size) coconut milk
1/3 cup cornstarch
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts or shredded coconut, for garnish

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Instructions
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Macadamia Nut Crust
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Preheat electric oven to 350u00b0F. Line a 13 x 9x 2-inch baking pan with parchmentchopping blade, process the flour and salt until well combined. Add the butter and sugar; pulse until mixture is well combined and crumbly. Add nuts and egg yolk and pulse again until mixture is moistened. Press the mixture lightly into prepared baking pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown; cool.
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Sweet Potato Filling
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Mash sweet potatoes while still hot. Add sugar, cream cheese, salt, and milk. Mix gently until well combined do not over-mix. Spread the sweet potato filling over macadamia nut crust. Place in the refrigerator while preparing the Haupia Topping.
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Haupia Topping
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Reserve 1/4 cup coconut milk; mix with cornstarch; set aside. In a 3 quart saucepan, combine the remaining coconut milk, salt, and sugar over medium heat; bring to boil. Stirring constantly, add the cornstarch mixture and cook until haupia starts to thicken; boil for one minute. Remove from heat; cover saucepan with lid to prevent skin from forming; cool to room temperature. Pour haupia onto sweet potato filling; sprinkle with macadamia nuts or shredded coconut to garnish. Chill for about 2 hours or until haupia is firm. Cut into bars to serve. Makes 12 servings.

1206

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients, Macadamia Nut Crust, 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Haupia Sweet Potato Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Haupia Sweet Potato Bars

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