Okinawan Purple Sweet Potato Pie With Haupia Topping Recipe

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Okinawan Purple Sweet Potato Pie With Haupia Topping
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 1/4 cups lukewarm water
  • 2 (12 oz) cans coconut milk

Directions:

  1. To Make the Shortbread Crust.
  2. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar together.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, making sure that the eggs are well incorporated after each addition.
  5. Add flour slowly.
  6. Add vanilla and chopped macadamia nuts.
  7. Press the dough down onto an ungreased 9 X 13 pan.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes. Shortbread will not brown. DO NOT OVERCOOK!
  9. Let cool.
  10. Start on the Okinawan Sweet Potato Pie Filling:.
  11. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  12. Peel and dice (about 1-inch cubes) the Okinawan Sweet Potato and steam until tender and dark purple.
  13. Whip the potatoes until fluffy. If you prefer a chunkier style of pie, mash the potatoes to your preference. Set aside to allow to cool.
  14. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until very fluffy.
  15. Add in eggs one at a time and mix until well incorporated.
  16. Mix in milk, vanilla and salt.
  17. Fold the potatoes into the butter mixture. It should have the consistency of pancake batter.
  18. Pour onto the baked crust and bake for 30 minutes.
  19. Remove from oven and let it cool down to room temperature.
  20. To make the Haupia topping.
  21. In a thick-bottomed pot, heat the coconut milk until it is warm.
  22. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch.
  23. Add water to the bowl.
  24. Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the pot, whisking constantly until the mixture has thickened. (about 5-7 minutes).
  25. Let the mixture cool slightly, and pour it over the baked sweet potato pie layer.
  26. Refrigerate overnight.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1299.28 Kcal (5440 kJ)
Calories from fat 653.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 72.64g 112%
Cholesterol 233.09mg 78%
Sodium 2138.51mg 89%
Potassium 307.07mg 7%
Total Carbs 148.08g 49%
Sugars 48.36g 193%
Dietary Fiber 11.95g 48%
Protein 16.95g 34%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 18%
Iron 66.3mg 368%
Calcium 324.1mg 32%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 309.14 Kcal (1294 kJ)
Calories from fat 155.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.28g 112%
Cholesterol 55.46mg 78%
Sodium 508.82mg 89%
Potassium 73.06mg 7%
Total Carbs 35.23g 49%
Sugars 11.51g 193%
Dietary Fiber 2.84g 48%
Protein 4.03g 34%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 18%
Iron 15.8mg 368%
Calcium 77.1mg 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 31.2
    Points
  • 35
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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