Hula Pie

Hula pie is a favorite among those who live and visit in Hawaii. Kimo's, a popular restaurant in Lahaina, Maui and Dukes's restaurant on Waikiki Beach are well known for this dessert. It requires no baking and easy to prepare.

Hula Pie

Ingredients:

• 1-9 inch chocolate cookie crumb crust (either a purchased one or one made with Oreo cookies)
• 1 half gallon macadamia nut ice cream (use quart size ice cream for a pie not as high)
• 1 jar (12 oz) hot fudge ice cream topping
• 1 container cool whip or 2 cups whipped cream (whipped)
• 1 shot of espresso or very strong coffee
• 6 oz. macadamia nuts-chopped

Directions:

• Bring fudge topping to room temperature
• Scoop ice cream into prepared pie shell
• Warm espresso or coffee and mix into fudge topping optional add 2-3 TB Kahlua
• Freeze until ready to serve
• Cover top of pie with whipped cream to serve and sprinkle chopped macadamia nuts and toasted coconut on top

Note: If unable to find macadamia nut ice cream in your local store substitute good vanilla ice cream. Just soften ice cream and mix in 1 1/2 cups chopped macadamia nuts

Enjoy