Haupia layer on top, sweet potato center, macadamia nut shortbread crust
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| Alternative names | Okinawan sweet potato haupia pie, Purple Sweet potato haupia, "Ube" haupia pie |
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| Type | Dessert bar |
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | US |
| Region or state | Hawaii |
| Serving temperature | Cold |
| Main ingredients | Okinawan sweet potato, Haupia, Macadamia nuts |
Sweet potato haupia pie is inspired by sweet potato pie originating from the Southern United States. However, it uses "Okinawan" sweet potatoes, a popular cultivar widely grown in Hawaii which makes for a vibrant purple filling. It is often mislabeled or mistaken for ube which shares a purple color but has a distinct flavor of its own.[1] The filling is usually absent of the warm spices commonly associated with Southern sweet potato pie. It is topped with a layer of haupia (coconut pudding) and uses a macadamia nut shortbread base or short crust. Although it is called a "pie", it is usually prepared in rectangular pans as dessert bars, although a pie dish (ortart pan) can be used.[2][3][4][5]
