Cucuzza Cream Pie

12 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups cucuzza, peeled, seeded and cubed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 (5 1/8 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 9 inches pie shells, baked
  • whipped cream (optional) or Cool Whip (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Place cubed cucuzza in a saucepan with water.
  2. 2
    If needed, add enough water to cover cucuzza.
  3. 3
    Simmer over medium heat until cucuzza is tender, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4
    Drain off water and allow cucuzza to cool.
  5. 5
    In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  6. 6
    Add spices, pudding mix, and milk.
  7. 7
    Beat until smooth.
  8. 8
    Add cucuzza to the cream cheese mixture and stir.
  9. 9
    Pour into pie shell.
  10. 10
    Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.
  11. 11
    If desired, top with whipped cream or Cool Whip topping.
  12. 12
    ~NOTE~This pie isn't very colorful.
  13. 13
    If you like you can add a little food coloring in step#5.

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