Hawaii Does Desserts

Hawaii Does Dessert

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Hawai‘i’s love affair with desserts is a delicious reflection of its rich cultural tapestry of tropical ingredients and flavors. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a curious beginner, let the flavors of the Islands inspire your culinary adventures and bring a touch of paradise to your table

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Hawai‘i’s love affair with desserts is a delicious reflection of its rich cultural tapestry of tropical ingredients and flavors. Signature treats like Guava Chiffon Cake, with its sweet, tropical essence, and the iconic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, featuring caramelized fruit atop a moist base, are beloved classics. Malasadas, Portuguese deep-fried donuts rolled in sugar, will take you back to school fairs and state carnivals. Fresh Mango Pie will remind you of the plump mangoes hanging from your neighbor’s tree. Desserts featuring liliko‘i, macadamia nuts, coconut, pineapple, bananas, guava, and more highlight the Islands’ abundant resources and create a sweet symphony that captures Hawai‘i’s unique spirit. The traditional Hawaiian haupia added to pies and poi used to make Okinawan andagi round out this array of unique desserts that embody Hawai‘i’s culinary creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a curious beginner, let the flavors of the Islands inspire your culinary adventures and bring a touch of paradise to your table.

Cakes

  • Tropical Carrot Cake
  • Guava Chiffon Cake
  • Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
  • Lemon Pineapple Cake
  • Mango Cake
  • Lilikoi Spice Cake
  • Mini Lava Chocolate Cakes
  • Calamansi Cupcakes
  • Lilikoi Cheesecake
  • Guava Marbled Cheesecake
  • Pumpkin Crunch
  • Coconut Cake

Pies

  • Custard Pie
  • Fresh Mango Pie
  • Lilikoi Pistachio Pie
  • Coconut Cream Pie
  • Mai Tai Chiffon Pie
  • Haupia Chocolate Cream Pie
  • Haupia Pumpkin Pie
  • Okinawan Sweet Potato Pie with Haupia Topping
  • Guava Frangipane Tartlets

Cookies

  • Coconut Island Cookies
  • Furikake Arare Cookies
  • Happy Almond Cookies
  • Tropical Thumbprint Cookies
  • White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
  • Coconut Macaroons
  • Coconut Lovers Shortbread
  • Mochiko Shortbread Cookies

Bars

  • Hawaiian Fruit Bars
  • Guava Bars
  • Buttery Hawaiian Lemon Bars
  • Mac Nut Cheesecake Bars
  • Wild Blondies

Mochi and More

  • Tri-Colored Mochi
  • Microwave Chichi Dango
  • Butter Mochi
  • Malasadas
  • Poi Andagi
  • Pineapple Rhubarb Cobbler
  • Kaaawa Bread Pudding
  • Banana-Jackfruit Lumpia
  • Pineapple Tapioca Pudding with Toasted Coconut
  • Halo Halo Popsicles
  • Ginger Pineapple Sorbet