Chocolate Haupia Pie

This recipe is from the website fortycakes.com.

Ingredients

• 1 9 inch pie shell ( I like Keebler shortbread.)
• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
• 1 cup sugar +2 Tablespoons (divided)
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 cup water
• 7 ounces chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• chocolate shavings, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, whisk together coconut milk, milk, and 1 cup of sugar.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water until dissolved.
3. Once the coconut mixture comes to a low boil, reduce it to a simmer and add the cornstarch mixture.
4. Slowly reheat, stirring the entire time, until it begins to thicken.
5. Pour about half of the coconut mixture into a separate bowl and add the chocolate chips, stirring until completely melted.
6. Pour this chocolate layer into the bottom of the pie pan.
7. Tap the pan a couple of times on the counter to even out the chocolate layer.
8. Pour the coconut layer on top and tap a couple of times on the counter to even it out.
9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
10. Whipped Cream:
11. Blend the heavy cream and the 2 Tablespoons of sugar together using an immersion blender or hand blender.
12. Top evenly on the entire pie.
13. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings and enjoy!