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Tropical Pineapple Cheesecake Pie with Pecan Topping
This luscious dessert features layers of sweet pineapple filling and creamy cheesecake in a flaky crust, topped with crunchy pecans. Easier than traditional cheesecake but just as impressive, this tropical pie is perfect for summer gatherings or anytime you're craving a taste of paradise.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 392 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup sugar divided use
- 1 can (9 ounces) crushed pineapple
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 unbaked pie shell
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped pecans
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
492mg
(21%)
Potassium
188mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
480IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392
% 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.