Tropical Pineapple Cheesecake Pie with Pecan Topping
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Tropical Pineapple Cheesecake Pie with Pecan Topping
Description
The recipe starts by thickening crushed pineapple with cornstarch and sugar on the stove to create a clear, cohesive layer. After cooling, this mixture is poured into an unbaked pie shell. A filling made from softened cream cheese, eggs, milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla is then poured over the pineapple, creating a cheesecake-like custard layer.
The pie is baked initially at a higher temperature and then lowered to finish cooking. This controlled baking helps set the custard without overbaking. Chopped pecans are sprinkled on top prior to baking, adding texture and a nutty contrast to the tangy pineapple and creamy filling.
Once cooled and refrigerated, the pie firms up for serving. This dessert pairs sweet tropical fruit with rich, mild cream cheese and crunchy pecans, suitable as a festive or summertime pie.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup sugar divided use
- 1 can (9 ounces) pineapple crushed
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pie shell unbaked
- 1/2 cup pecans roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Combine the cornstarch and 1/2 cup of sugar in a saucepan. Add the pineapple and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and clear. Remove from the heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Combine the cream cheese, salt, and the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in the milk and vanilla.
- When the pineapple mixture has cooled, transfer it to the pie shell. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the pineapple and sprinkle the pecans on top.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 50 minutes. Let the pie cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 492mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 480IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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