Pineapple Haupia (Coconut Pudding Dessert)

Add coconut milk and sugar to a large saucepot and stir over medium heat until sugar and salt is dissolved.

Pulse pineapple in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Add the pineapple to the pot and cook, stirring often until the pineapple is integrated into the mixture.

Make a slurry in a separate small bowl by gradually whisking water into the cornstarch. Whisk slurry into mixture in pot and allow to reduce and thicken until it is the consistency of yogurt.

Transfer to serving dishes and chill.

Variation: For banana haupia, use 4 bananas (mash) and add to the saucepot on place of the pineapple. Reduce sugar to 1/2 cup.