Strawberry-Haupia Agar Agar: A Refreshing No-Bake Delight

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This Strawberry-Haupia Agar Agar is a refreshing, vegetarian-friendly dessert combining luscious strawberries and silky haupia, perfect for warm days.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Cooling Time 2

Total Time 2 10

Servings: 6 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Hawaiian

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Agar Agar Base

4 grams Agar Agar Powder Acts as a vegetarian thickener.
1 cup Water Essential for dissolving agar agar.

For the Haupia Mixture

⅓ cup Sugar Sweetens the haupia.
1 cup Coconut Milk Opt for light coconut milk for fewer calories.

For the Fruit Layer

1 cup Strawberries Use ripe strawberries for optimal taste.
1 cup Almond Milk Can be swapped for more coconut milk.

Equipment

small saucepan
whisk
Heatproof Container
sharp knife

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine 4 grams of agar agar powder with 1 cup of water and whisk thoroughly over medium heat.
Allow the mixture to boil for 1 minute, ensuring full activation of the agar agar.
Reduce heat to low, add 1 cup of coconut milk and ⅓ cup of sugar, whisking continuously for 1 more minute.
Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for about 3 minutes to thicken slightly.
Pour the cooled mixture into a heatproof container and place it in the refrigerator to set for at least 2 hours.
Cut into cubes and serve in bowls topped with quartered strawberries and a splash of almond milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure thorough whisking to prevent lumps and adjust sugar to your taste. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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