Duke's Hula Pie Recipe (Copycat) (2024)

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This classic Hula Pie has an Oreo cookie crust, filled with ice cream that has been made with mix-ins, and topped with a frozen fudge topping. It tastes just like the original from Duke’s without the expensive flight to Hawaii!

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  1. Ingredients in Homemade Hula Pie
  2. The Original Hula Pie
  3. Macadamia Nut Ice Cream
  4. How to Make a Chocolate Cookie Crust
  5. Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce
  6. Frequently Asked Questions
  7. More Pie Recipes
  8. How to Make Duke’s Hula Pie Recipe
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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 is the classic favorite dessert choice at Duke’s. 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. But all you need are a few delectable ingredients and a little patience, and you’ll have the famous hula pie in your home. This copycat recipe is as close as it gets to the original when a vacation to Hawaii just isn’t in the cards.

Ingredients in Homemade Hula Pie

For all you avid dessert eaters, you’re going to LOVE this incredible delight to the taste buds! Here’s what you need to make this island treat at home:

  • Oreo Pie Crust– see notes below.
  • French Vanilla Ice Cream – a gallon of your favorite vanilla ice cream will work. The original pie recipe calls for macadamia nut ice cream but it’s difficult to find. Vanilla ice cream, chocolate ice cream, and coffee ice cream are all good substitutions.
  • Coconut extract – about two teaspoons.
  • Macadamia nuts– coarsely chopped.
  • Fudge topping– about two cups, see notes below.
  • Whipped cream – A delicious topping for this pie.
  • Fudge topping– a layer of cool chocolate fudge on top, plus a few extra drizzles, to taste.
  • Macadamia nuts– toasted macadamia nuts for garnish.
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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 Recipe” 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! You can buy Hula Pie at any Duke’s restaurant.

Duke’s has three locations in Hawaii and also three in California. Or stop by 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, visit the Duke’s Restaurants website.

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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 my favorite macadamia nut ice cream 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 make a vanilla ice cream mixture with macadamia nuts and coconut flavoring.

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How to Make a Chocolate Cookie Crust

For this recipe, you can either use a store-bought pie shell or you can make your own scrumptious chocolate cookie crust. 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 Oreo cookies and blend them up in a food processor, filling and all. Place them in a bowl and add ¼ cup melted butter and stir until well combined. Then press into a 9″ pie pan and freeze as per the directions below. That’s it!

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Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce

You can use store-bought chocolate fudge for this recipe if you would like, but we encourage you to try our homemade hot fudge sauce. It has that amazing fudgy texture that will delight your taste buds in a way that the jar stuff just doesn’t. Our incredible homemade hot fudge sauce recipe has been in our family for over 25 years. We know you are going to love it! Trust me, it goes perfectly with this Hula Pie!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hula Pie made of?

Hula Pie is made with macadamia nut ice cream piled high in a chocolate pie crust. It is topped with a fudge topping layer, whipped cream, and chopped macadamia nuts.

Where did Hula Pie originate?

At Kimo’s, a T S Restaurant on Maui. According to the Duke’s website, the pie became famous and was known for, “What the sailors swam ashore for in Old Lahaina Town.”

Is there always coconut flavoring in the ice cream mixture?

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 so I like it in this recipe. Of course you can leave it out if you prefer.

Where can I 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 a great price. You can also find them at Trader Joe’s. I also saw a container of Mauna Loa macadamia nuts at Walmart recently.

How do I get that “dome shape” of the pie?

See recipe notes below. I use a deep, large bowl to freeze the ice cream mixture into perfect positioning. You can make any shape you like!

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How to Make Duke’s Hula Pie Recipe

Duke’s Hula Pie (Copycat Recipe)

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ThisHula Pieis just like the original from Duke’s without the expensive flight to the islands! It’s like having a little slice of Hawaii in your home.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Freeze time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine Hawaiian

Servings 16 people

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Equipment

  • Kitchenaid Mixer

Ingredients

  • 1 Oreo pie crust store-bought or homemade
  • 1 gallon French vanilla ice cream
  • 2 teaspoon Coconut extract
  • 1 1/4 cup Macadamia nuts coarsely chopped, divided
  • 3 cups Fudge topping store-bought or homemade, divided
  • Whipped cream

Instructions

  • Prepare Oreo pie crust and place in freezer.

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  • Remove ice cream from freezer and allow to soften for 10-15 minutes. You do NOT want it to melt so keep a close eye on it.

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  • When the ice cream has softened, place it in a stand mixer bowl along with the dough hook attachment.Turn mixer to "low" and allow the ice cream to be mixed until it reaches a thick frozen yogurt consistency. Add coconut extract and 1 cup macadamia nuts and mix for another minute or so.

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  • Find a mixing bowl where the rim will easily fit inside the Oreo pie crust. If using a 9" pie crust, find a bowl where the rim is under 9". You will be placing the bowl upside down inside the crust. Line the bowl with plastic wrap, spray with cooking spray, and scoop ice cream into the bowl. Cover and freeze overnight.

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  • Remove ice cream and Oreo crust from freezer. Remove cover from the ice cream bowl. Carefully place the bowl upside-down over the crust and pull the plastic wrap until ice cream settles onto the crust.

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  • Remove bowl and plastic wrap from ice cream.

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  • Spoon 2 cups of fudge topping over the ice cream "dome." Do not heat the fudge– you don't want it to melt the ice cream. If you must heat to soften, only do it for a few seconds until soft enough to remove from the container. Spread hot fudge sauce evenly until ice cream in covered in fudge.Freeze again until fudge becomes firm.

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  • Remove from freezer and cut into slices. Top each slice with whipped cream, remaining hot fudge (it's ok for this fudge to be hot), and remaining macadamia nuts.

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Notes

  • Use a warmed knife to slice into the frozen pie for a clean, even cut.
  • Use plastic cling wrap to line the bowl for easier removal.
  • Feel free to leave out the coconut extract in the ice cream mixture, but give it a try for an authentic island flavor!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 766kcalCarbohydrates: 93gProtein: 12gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 387mgPotassium: 672mgFiber: 4gSugar: 71gVitamin A: 997IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 340mgIron: 1mg

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FAQs

What is Hula Pie made of? ›

Hula Pie is made with Kimo's favorite macadamia nut ice cream piled high on a chocolate cookie crust and topped with chocolate fudge, whipped cream, and more macadamia nuts. It is sized for sharing, but rarely goes unfinished! Come on in and enjoy a slice.

What is the famous Pie in Hawaii? ›

There's Only One Hula Pie.

Long ago the Kimo's Original Hula Pie® recipe was created and coined as, “What the sailors swam ashore for in Old Lahaina Town.” From there, it was history — our famous Hula Pie has been surprising even the most adventurous of dessert eaters ever since.

Who invented hula pie? ›

The original Hula Pie began at Kimo's on Maui. There, it is known as “what the sailors swam ashore for in Old Lahaina Town”. This guilty pleasure dessert had to be shared, so we brought it to every T S restaurant.

Where did Hula Pie originate? ›

Hula pie first graced the Hawaiian shores at the classic Kimo's restaurant on the island of Maui—where it became known as so enticing it was “what sailors swam ashore for in Old Lahaina Town.” True to the aloha spirit of sharing the aloha, this decadent dessert made its way to to the rest of Hawaii, but today it's ...

What's the difference between Hula Pie and mud pie? ›

The dessert that is similar and thought to be the cousin of Hula Pie is Mud Pie which also has a gooey sauce with crumbly crust, but unlike Hula pie the ice cream is made to look like a wave to resemble the waves of Lahaina.

What is the national dessert of Hawaii? ›

Haupia is the Hawaiian name for a traditional coconut pudding found throughout Polynesia.

What is the main dessert in Hawaii? ›

Most every Hawaiian gathering features haupia, a variation on coconut pudding. This dessert does it one better by filling a pie shell with equal layers of dark chocolate custard, creamy haupia and a whipped topping.

What is the most famous pie in the world? ›

Apple Pie. Apple pie is arguably one of the most popular pie flavors. A symbol of America, the apple pie was actually invented by the British. Apple pie is simply made with sliced apples on double-crusted pastry dough.

What is hula pie Kimo's? ›

Hula Pie is made with our favorite macadamia nut ice cream stacked high on a scrumptious chocolate cookie crust. A layer of cool chocolate fudge sits atop the ice cream giving form to this delight. Whipped cream dances at its base before decadent, hot chocolate fudge is poured over the top and drizzles to each side.

What is the healthiest holiday pie? ›

In the pumpkin pie, calories, carbs and sodium are lower, while protein is higher. But the apple pie takes the cake when it comes to fiber and potassium, and it has less added sugar.

Why is pumpkin pie so high in calories? ›

Fatty ingredients like traditional pastry crust, butter, cream cheese, half-and-half, or shortening can sabotage the nutritional value. Mountains of sugar from canned pumpkin pie filling and spoonfuls of sugary toppings can also send calories through the roof.

What is twisted hula pie? ›

Duke's New 'Twisted' Hula Pie- KAUAʻI PIE. Coffee, Coconut Ice Cream mixed with Macadamia. Nuts, Fudge Swirl and Vanilla Cake Crunch, Graham. Cracker Crust, Hot Fudge, Toasted Coconut with a Whip.

Did Egyptians have pie? ›

Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans all had their own version of pie made with spices and flavors from their cultures. Egyptian “pies” were called galettes, with the crust consisting of ground oats, rye, wheat, or barley and contained honey on the inside.

Who made the crack pie? ›

Milk Bar Pie, also known as Crack Pie, is a dessert created by the American chef Christina Tosi in 2008 while working at the New York City restaurant wd~50. It became the signature dish of Tosi's bakery, Milk Bar.

Why do African Americans eat sweet potato pie? ›

After emancipation, when African American cooks gained more access to their own equipment and refined ingredients, they continued the tradition of baking with yams and sweet potatoes — especially the pie. These deep roots became the foundation of a strong tradition in African American food culture.

What is pumpkin pie filling made of? ›

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Ingredients

For the filling: cooked pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt.

Why was shoofly pie made? ›

One theory about the origins of shoofly pie is that it was developed by the Pennsylvania Dutch as a way to use up leftover ingredients, such as molasses and flour. Another theory is that it was created as a dessert that could be easily transported by farmers who were often on the go.

What is gooseberry pie made from? ›

Stem and rinse gooseberries. Crush 1/2 cup berries in the bottom of a saucepan. Mix 2 cups sugar, tapioca, and salt together in a small bowl; pour over crushed berries and mix until combined. Turn the heat to medium; cook and stir until mixture boils.

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