Macadamia Nut
Purple Sweet Potato and Haupia Pie
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Elle
January 1, 2019
I made the recipe for our family Japanese New Years’ celebration and was very pleased with the result. I didn’t have rum but used one tablespoon of Malibu and was thrilled with the flavor of the haupia; the sweet potato layer has just the right amount of sweetness!
Anna F.
August 7, 2014
Hosting a luau tomorrow and this is on the dessert list. Can I make it the night before? Mahalo!
vvvanessa
August 7, 2014
Hi! Yes, definitely make it the night before. It will allow the pie and haupia to set up nicely. Save the garnish to the last minute so it doesn't get soft in the fridge. I hope it works out well for you!
Anna F.
August 8, 2014
Thank you!!! I want to try your fried potatoes/miso mayo next week…YUM! Have a great weekend
bbythesea
December 20, 2013
I think it needs the purple sweet potatoes, they are more dense and powdery than the orange. When I make it I always drizzle liliokoi sauce-perfect! Fresh is always best but frozen juice works because its concentrate. Just thicken them up. aloha
gingerroot
May 30, 2013
This is a fabulous pie, vvvanessa! I took it to a Memorial Day "poke and pie" themed party last weekend and it was inhaled with gusto. I modified it slightly by making it gluten free with gf graham crackers. My uncle said it was the best sweet potato and haupia pie he's ever tasted. I'll definitely be making this again!
vvvanessa
June 4, 2013
Thanks, gingerroot! Tell your uncle that all he has to do is fly me to Hawai'i, and I'll make him all the pie he wants! Also, "poke and pie" is the best idea I've heard in a long time.
Hilarybee
May 22, 2013
I'm looking forward to trying this! In the event that I cannot find purple sweet potatoes, would regular be a good substitute?
vvvanessa
May 22, 2013
Hi, Hilarybee! I haven't tried it with regular sweet potatoes, but I imagine they'd work fine. The filling part of the recipe is based on a basic sweet potato/pumpkin pie recipe. Let me know if you try it! And maybe I'll give it a shot myself!
cookinginvictoria
May 22, 2013
Beautiful recipe! Sweet potatoes, rum, and two types of coconut -- how could this not be delicious? Saved and on my list of recipes to try!
Eat A.
May 20, 2013
Looks very good, I may try this with purple potatoes. Nice photo, too!
vvvanessa
May 22, 2013
Thank you! If you do try the potatoes, let me know how it goes. I imagine you might need a little more sugar, and I'd be curious to see how the texure would be different. I'm sure it would be great with just orange sweet potatoes, too.
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