Kona Beans (photo courtesy of Kona Coffee Cultural Festival)

Aloha from Hawaii! This dessert recipe was given to us by the folks from the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival on Hawaii’s Big Island. It was one of the winners from the Festival’s Kona Recipe Contest. It’s a delicious dessert and a fairly simple way to get a taste of Hawaii without leaving home.

Ingredients for 24 Pieces

• ½ Cup Butter
• 1 Pound Box Mochiko (Rice Flour)
• 2 ½ Cups Sugar
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• 2 Cups Strong Brewed 100% Pure Kona Coffee
• 1 Cup Half & Half
• 4 Eggs Beaten
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Melt butter and cool.
3. Combine mochiko, sugar, and baking powder.
4. Combine remaining ingredients and stir into mochiko mixture; mix well.
5. Pour into a 13” x 9” x 2” pan.
6. Bake one hour and cool.

If you'd like more info on the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival on Hawaii’s Big Island go to: Kona Coffee Cultural Festival