Miso Chocolate Fudge and Haupia (coconut pudding) Macaroon Pie.
Stop everything you’re doing.
Cause we NEED to talk about this haupia (coconut pudding) macaroon pie. It’s kind of amazing and I will not lie, I have been dreaming about the last slice since the day it disappeared. Which yeah, was way too long ago.
Ok, it was like the other day, but it feels like SOOO long ago. <–real world problems, right??
Whenever it was, I apparently still had big, bright and beautiful lilacs available. Sadly, the lilacs along with this pie are now gone. Good thing I can make time for an impromptu Friday pie making session, cause clearly I need to get my butt into the kitchen and make this again…for the third time this month.
Honestly, this pie is everything a pie should be. Or well, a non flakey, almost no bake pie anyway. See, there are two types of pies. One is the classic, flakey pie with a filling of fruit or pecans or chocolate or whatever your little heart may desire. The other kind of pie, is the no crust rolling, almost no bake and still totally awesome kind of pie. This is THAT PIE.
And I say it’s almost no-bake because you do have to bake the macaroon crust (which,umm…..dreams could be made of), but that’s just a minor little detail that anyone experiencing hot summer temps should probably overlook.
Since we’re already talking crusts, let’s start there. This crust is basically a giant macaroon. Think delicious toasted, coconut pie crust. I mean, graham crackers are so yesterday, today is all about the coconut crust. Trust me, you’ll be subbing in this crust ALL the time, it’s my favorite. Here’s a smaller version of this crust in a mini tart form – so good!.
So once you have the crust, it’s time to move on to the fudge. Yes, FUDGE, like the chocolate stuff we eat (or I eat) a lot of during the holidays. It’s the really good stuff that basically everyone wishes they could eat all year round, but for some reason tends to only make around the holidays. Well, today I am going to change all that and make fudge mid summer AND add it as a layer in my pie. It’s the right thing to do…again, trust me on this.
Ok, but here’s the thing. This fudge is not just any old fudge. It is fudge flavored with miso. Miso is quickly becoming one of my favorite things to add into baked goods because it really just adds a great salty/sweet flavor. Don’t be weirded out by adding miso to a sweet dish…it’s kind of the “in” thing to do right now and you just kind of need to try it before judging.
However, if it freaks you out just a little too much, no biggie. You can just leave the miso out of the fudge and add a pinch of salt instead. Up to you, but if you’re living on the more adventurous side of life, try the miso. I think you’ll love it!!!
Oh and the best part, the fudge recipe makes a little more than you will need for the pie filling. Meaning fudge snacking all weekend long… heck yeah.
Alrighty, so you have the macaroon crust and the thick layer of fudge, now comes the coconutty part. Haupia is really just a fancy Hawaiian name for coconut pudding, but I kind of like saying it, so I went with it.
It’s really just thickened coconut milk sweetened with sugar and flavored with vanilla, but it’s also one of my favorite sweet treats. Eating it warm is honestly the best, but even when cold it’s equally delicious, and when paired with fudge, pretty much out of this world!
Also, the caramelized sesame cacao nibs, oh my gosh, these are the best. Like sprinkle them all over your pie. They are the perfect final touch…two thumbs up for sure.
Finally, I just have to say sorry for the lack of process shots. I was a little too excited about my idea for this photo shoot and basically all my thoughts went into getting this pie outside. The good news is that even though this pie does have a few steps, it’s still actually pretty simple to make…
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Miso Chocolate Fudge and Haupia (coconut pudding) Macaroon Pie.
By halfbakedharvest
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, fudge, macaroons, miso, pie, pudding
It's kind of amazing and I will not lie, I have been dreaming about the last slice since the day it disappeared. Which yeah, was way too long ago.
Ingredients
Macaroon Crust
- 2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 egg white
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Miso Chocolate Fudge
- 16 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped
- 1 oz can sweetened condensed milk 15, not evaporated
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup roasted cashews chopped (optional)
Haupia (coconut pudding)
- 2 cups canned full-fat coconut milk ] about 1 1/2 cans
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean seeds removed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened
- 2-3 cups whipped cream about 1 1/2 cups whipping cream whipped with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Caramelized Sesame Cacao Nibs
- 1/3 cup raw sesame seeds
- 1/3 cup cacao nibs
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Macaroon Crust
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease an 8-9 inch pie plate.
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In a bowl, combine the coconut, egg, honey, butter and salt until the coconut is well moistened. Press the mixture into the prepared pie plate in an even layer.
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Bake in the middle of the oven for 15-20 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the bottom is light brown. Remove and set aside to cool.
Filling + Assembly
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To make the fudge, heat the chocolate, condensed milk, miso and cream in a medium sauce pot over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla, salt and cashews (if using). Mixture will be thick, but stir slowly until combined.
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Spread about half of the fudge into the pie plate (spread the remaining fudge into a greased baking dish and save for snacking!) so that the fudge layer is about an inch thick. Place in the fridge to set.
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To make the haupia, add the coconut milk, sugar, vanilla bean - pod + seeds, and salt to a medium sauce pot and stir over medium heat until the sugar and salt dissolves. In a small bowl, gradually whisk the cold water into the cornstarch. Reduce the heat to low and whisk the cornstarch mixture into the coconut mixture and allow to reduce and thicken until it is the consistency of yogurt. Stir in the shredded coconut. Allow the pudding to cool slightly and then spread the pudding over the fudge layer. It should come up to the edge of the pie. Place in the fridge until well chilled, about 1-2 hours. Add the whipped cream and either serve or place back in the fridge until ready to serve.
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Just before serving, sprinkle the pie with the caramelized sesame cacao nibs (recipe below). Slice and EAT!!
Caramelized Sesame Cacao Nibs
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Add the sesame seeds, cacao nibs, maple syrup and butter to a skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring often until the butter is melted and the seeds toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and scoop the mixture out onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Allow to cool before adding to the pie.
i.e. the perfect weekend project.
I haven’t been on a picnic this summer yet and you pictures just are the perfect setting for one–and of course your good food.
Been on several picnics and they have all been fun! But no pie. Not like this. Oh my, maybe I’d actually play pretty good in the co-ed softball game. Love the rustic chair, very charming. Food blog or art blog or both! wowzers.
All picnics need pie! 🙂
Thanks Tom!
Thanks Nancy! Hope you get to a picnic soon! 🙂
this looks insane! so, so tempting. especially the coconut thingie on the top. currently, it’s a bit too hot for baking around here (i simply can’t muster the energy) but a slice of this wouldn’t be too bad..
big hug!
scarlett
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Thanks Scarlett!
Oh my word. This looks fantastic! Tieghan, you are amazing!! I need this in my life, like right now. It’s 2 in the morning where I live as i type this, and now I’m craving this pie! I should’ve waited till morning to read this!! 🙂
Haha! Thank you so much, Brittney!! Hope you are catching up on sleep this weekend! 🙂
love haupia! and the caramelized sesame cacao nibs sound amazing (have you ever tried the sesame almonds at trader joe’s? kind of different but really yummy).
NO, I have not, but sadly we do not have Trader Joes in Colorado. 🙁
Thanks Heather!
Hi! I saw this post come up on my Bloglovin’ feed and it immediately caught my interest! I saw you used the word “haupia”, and, being from Hawai’i (though I am not Hawaiian), I was very excited! I looked through your recipe and I must say it is amazing! I hope I gain the courage to try it out soon. I hope to be brave enough to use the miso as well. I would love to bring this to a party! Thanks for the brilliant recipe. 🙂
Cheers!
Kristi, a future blogger
Awe! Thank you so much, Kristi!! Hope you do try it soon!! 🙂
Gorgeous pie and I love the presentation!
Thanks Tori!
I cannot stand Miso, and yet the sight of this dessert had me swooning at the word go!! The styling and the photography being, as always, spot on, still this looks so delectable, so deliciously fresh and light and… and heavenly! I wanna eat the whole of it! Well done, you!
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haha! The miso can easily be left out, no biggie!
Thanks so much, Miranda! 🙂
ummm, yes! dreams could definitely be made of that crust. This looks awesome!
Thanks so much, Katrina!
Wow this sounds amazing xxx
Thanks so much, Aimee!! Hoping you are having a relaxing weekend!
YUMMY! This looks absolutely stunning–I have to try this!
Thanks Cassie!! Hoping you had a great weekend and are having a fun weekend! 🙂
uhhh YUM! this looks crazy good, love the photos and styling! 🙂
Thanks so much! Hope you are having a great weekend!
Caramelized cocoa nibs?! Macaroon crust?! My goodness this sounds fantastic! I’ve never had chocolate and miso together, but I bet it’s delicious. Gorgeous pie, and nice slicing!
xx Sydney
Thanks so much, Sydney!!
There is really just nothing to say….visualize my jaw dropping and taste buds screaming YES!
I want to eat that pie so bad!
Unfortunately, if I made this pie I would eat the entire thing and then where would I be? One pants size up probably 🙂
I love the idea of miso…I’m gonna use that! Thanks.
Haha! THANK YOU! But really, you should make the pie…summer is almost over anyway! 🙂
So pretty, I love that macaroon crust and that fudge sounds incredible!
Thank Laura! Hope you are a great weekend!
Oh my! This is just the kind of chocolate dessert I’ve been looking for. So pretty, thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy and are having a great weekend!
This looks amazing! I cannot wait to try it. Keep up the beautiful work!
hanks so much, Traci! Hope you are having a great weekend!
There are so many things about this that caught my attention! Caramalised sesame cacao nibs sound all kinds of amazing, and I love coconut ANYTHING. But what really got me what the use of miso in the fudge – I haven’t heard of using miso in sweets yet but I LOVE the sound of it, Im definitely intrigued!
Miso adds great flavor and salt. You will love it! Thanks so much!
This is so awesome!!! I feel like I am in ‘chocolate fudge and coconut pudding heaven’. This pie, is so me, I am so making this. Hope mine looks as good yours. Have a great day. 🙂
Haha! Thank you so much, Lynne!! 🙂 Hope you had a great weekend!
I am so determined to make this! Fudge in pie?? Genius!!
Thanks Sarah!
Beautiful photography! I think this is my favorite picture you have ever taken! You should do more outside :-). Can you imagine autumn?! That being said…I realize that winter time where you live is not very pleasant. Maybe you could take a picture of food in front of a snowy window?
Honestly, don’t apologize for not having “process shots.” I LOVE these photos! Beautiful background 🙂
This pie is amazing! I made it over the summer and it was a big hit- I actually had a hard time sharing!
I’m making it again (actually two) for thanksgiving, and am going to try one of them in a square dish to take to my coworkers. Even if it isn’t perfect, it will be delish.
Have a nice holiday-
Michelle