{"id":16812,"date":"2017-08-16T15:58:25","date_gmt":"2017-08-16T15:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/purple-sweet-potato-pie-with-coconut-topping-haupia\/"},"modified":"2021-08-07T12:32:38","modified_gmt":"2021-08-07T18:32:38","slug":"purple-sweet-potato-pie-with-coconut-topping-haupia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/en\/purple-sweet-potato-pie-with-coconut-topping-haupia\/","title":{"rendered":"Purple Sweet Potato Pie with Coconut Topping (Haupia)"},"content":{"rendered":"

This vibrant Purple Sweet Potato Pie with Coconut Topping is easy to make and a real showstopper! Try this sweet Hawaiian recipe for the next family gathering or for Thanksgiving and\u00a0leave everyone impressed!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Fans of exotic desserts will love this Hawaiian Purple Sweet Potato Pie with Coconut Topping!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I know August is a bit early to bring out the Sweet Potato Pie, but I am so in love with this vibrant, purple beauty that I couldn’t hold back any longer.<\/p>\n

And this one is quite different from the Sweet Potato or Pumpkin Pies that pop up around Thanksgiving, anyway. Both in looks and flavor!<\/p>\n

Purple sweet potatoes, or Okinawan sweet potatoes, \u00a0are a pretty recent addition to my family’s menu but we already would not want to miss them.<\/p>\n

I could write a whole paragraph about the versatility and don’t even get me started on the health benefits. Just head over to my recipe for Purple Sweet Potato Salad<\/a>, if you want to learn a bit more about them. They are incredible.<\/p>\n

A buttery pie crust filled with a smooth coconut and sweet potato filling & topped with coconut custard!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Those of you, who have been to Hawaii might have gotten the chance to try the famous Okinawan Sweet Potato Pie with Haupia – a pie made from purple sweet potatoes topped with a layer of homemade, rich coconut custard and toasted sweetened coconut!<\/p>\n

I have never been to the island myself but if all Hawaiian desserts are that yummy, I would consider putting it right on the bucket list.<\/p>\n

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Browsing the net for creative recipes using Okinawan sweet potatoes, I came across\u00a0Samantha’s genius pie recipe\u00a0<\/a>and knew that I would need to try it myself!<\/p>\n

The pie filling uses pureed purple sweet potatoes and a mix of evaporated milk and coconut milk, which makes it both rich\u00a0AND\u00a0silky.<\/p>\n

Coconut goes so well with the floral sweetness of the Okinawan purple sweet potato and gives the whole pie a certain island flair. You will love it!<\/p>\n

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How to Make Okinawan Purple Sweet Potato Pie with Haupia:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A note before you start: Begin with the pie crust.<\/p>\n

Here’s how I make my Pie Crust with a Food Processor<\/a>. \u00a0The crust needs to be blind baked for quite some time, but you can bake your\u00a0purple sweet potatoes in the oven at the same time. Check out my note on the low-and-slow blind baking method!<\/p>\n

The filling is a simple mix of mashed purple sweet potatoes, coconut milk, evaporated milk, eggs,\u00a0and vanilla. I used sugar to sweeten my pie, but you can use stevia to make it healthier.<\/p>\n

Now, we pour the filling into the cooled pre-baked pie crust and bake everything for 45 minutes, until set.<\/p>\n

The purple sweet potato pie should cool almost completely before adding the haupia layer.<\/p>\n

Making Haupia is really easy. It’s basically a simple custard with coconut milk and a cornstarch slurry to thicken it. I added a splash of rum aroma, because I love rum and coconut, but this is totally optional.<\/p>\n

The haupia layer takes only about 10 minutes to make but the pie does need to sit in the fridge for another 2 hours to allow the coconut layer to set. I simply made the pie the night before and then the haupia layer in the morning, so that I could serve it for tea.<\/p>\n

Can I make this Purple Sweet Potato Pie in advance:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are many steps that you can prepare in advance, starting with the pie crust. If you are short on time, you can even go for store-bought.<\/p>\n

If you want to make this pie for Thanksgiving,<\/strong> I recommend you do the following:<\/p>\n