WanderFood Wednesday: Lilikoi Pie
It’s with great pain that I talk about lilikoi pies today. Painful? Yes! I can almost taste the velvety foam chiffon that makes up this passionfruit pie from Kauai. Melt in your mouth doesn’t do it justice. It just dissolves leaving a slightly sour and slightly sweet trail behind. I can almost taste it but it’s SO far away. That’s why this is so painful.
The above lilikoi pie is from Aunt Lilkoi’s shop in Waimea. This little storefront serves up all-things-passionfruit including mustards, dressings and teas. But who could resist a slice o’ pie? Not I.
But one slice is never enough, is it?
This second slice is from Hamura’s Saimin Stand in Lihue. Notice the little air pockets. This one was lighter in texture than Aunt Lilkoi’s and I think the air bubbles are representative of that. I might be biased as my hosts heavily favored Hamura’s but I have to admit that the unbearable lightness of this one was spectacular.
Word is that Hawaiians who live on other islands will stop by Hamura’s on their way to the airport to pick up a pie before hopping on the short flight home. I can totally see why. If I lived any closer than Seattle, I might make a special trip myself.
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I ate Aunty Lilikoi’s pie last week! And had to check a bag to bring back all the goodies we couldn’t resist in the store!
Looks deliciously sugary. And just what I’m craving right now!
I want pie, NOW! They both look out of this world delicious.
It looks heavenly! Much better than bugs.
Mmnnn . . . pie . . . and I was so intent on a healthy lunch today too. Oh well, guess I’ll indulge in something decadent. Thanks for another great food carnival!
YUM. i’d fly there just for that!!
Oh wow, how lovely!! I’ve never had lilikoi pie anything, but it sounds fantastic!
This does look good. I can find great cakes in Taiwan, but good pies are a scarcity. I’m really enjoying your weekly food posts. It’s a great idea and I’m glad to be a part of it.
I just hope you don’t think ill of me when you realize that I posted my link on two posts this week by accident. I apologize for the confusion. I blame the food. It’s too distracting.
Oh, I miss Hawaii!! Picked up some Aunty Lilikoi butter while there…now I’ve gotta go have a taste!
Thanks for the fun food Wednesday!
That looks incredible! Passionfruits are one of my favourite fruits, so pie made out of them (as well as all of the other goodies you mentioned) sounds like heaven.
Looks like a taste of the tropics! Yum.