Hula Pie
When I lived in Hawaii, my roommates and I would take the bus to Waikiki just to eat at Duke’s and get a big old slice of Hula Pie. It was totally worth the trek across the island just for one bite! Now that I live back on the mainland, Hula Pie is a bit more difficult to come by. This copycat recipe is as close as it gets to the original without actually being in Hawaii.
The Original Hula Pie
Hula Pie actually originated at Kimo’s restaurant in Hawaii but it probably is more widely known for being a dessert at Duke’s. Its real name is “Kimo’s Original Hula Pie” and it is even labeled as such on the menu at Duke’s. Hula Pie has become a fan-favorite around the world and people come from far and wide just to try a slice!
Where to Buy Hula Pie
You can buy Hula Pie at any Duke’s restaurant. Duke’s has three locations in Hawaii and also three in California. You can also buy Hula Pie at any of Duke’s sister restaurants: Kimo’s, Keoki’s Paradise, Hula Grill, Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge, Leilani’s on the Beach, and Jake’s del Mar. For an entire list of restaurants and exact locations, click HERE. For those who don’t live in those areas, never fear! You can simply follow this recipe and make Hula Pie right at home.
Macadamia Nut Ice Cream
Macadamia nut ice cream can be tricky to find, especially on the mainland, but it is key for this recipe. I haven’t had much luck finding it, so instead I make my own macadamia nut ice cream for Hula Pie. The easiest way to make a DIY macadamia nut ice cream is to simply soften purchased vanilla ice cream and mix in macadamia nuts with some coconut flavoring. Now, some of you may say there is not coconut in the ice cream, but I am telling you, I have never had a macadamia nut ice cream that didn’t have a hint of coconut in it. Trust me, I ate a LOT of macadamia ice cream when I lived on Oahu. It’s my favorite. Plus, every time I have had Hula Pie I could definitely taste a hint of coconut. Unless someone who has actually made the ice cream for Kimo’s tells me otherwise, the coconut stays. Of course, you can feel free to leave it out if you prefer!
How to Make an Oreo Crust
For this recipe, you can either use a store-bought crust or you can make your own. I prefer the homemade crust because it seems truer to the original Hula Pie at Duke’s. To make a homemade Oreo crust, just take about 25 Oreos and blend them up in a food processor, filling and all. Place them in a bowl and add ¼ c. melted butter and stir until well combined. Then press into a 9″ pie pan and freeze as per the directions below. That’s it!
Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce
You can use store-bought ice cream topping for this recipe if you would like, but again, homemade fudge topping is SO. MUCH. BETTER. It has that amazing fudgy texture that I just haven’t found with the stuff in a jar. We have an incredible hot fudge sauce recipe that has been in our family for over 25 years. You can find that recipe HERE. We know you are going to love it! Trust me, it goes perfectly with this Hula Pie!
Where to Find Macadamia Nuts
The cheapest place I have found macadamia nuts on the mainland is at Winco in the bulk bins. We were able to find them for under $12 a pound, which is a great price. You can also find them at Trader Joe’s for around $10 for 9 oz. I saw a container of Mauna Loa macadamia nuts at Walmart recently (4.5 oz) for about $6.
More Pie Recipes:
Chocolate Satin PieDutch Apple PieEasy Key Lime PieIsland Pecan PieCoconut Cream PieSour Cream Lemon Pie
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