Frozen Pineapple Cream Pie

8 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 package refrigerated pie crust
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup sugar, plus 1/3 cup
  • 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple in heavy syrup, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. 2
    Roll the pie crust on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle.
  3. 3
    Put the crust into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate; fold the edges under and crimp.
  4. 4
    Prick the bottom and sides of the pie crust with a fork.
  5. 5
    Bake until the crust is lightly browned, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  6. 6
    Set aside to cool.
  7. 7
    In a small bowl, soften the gelatin in cold water; set aside.
  8. 8
    In the top of a double boiler, combine the eggs yolks and 1/3 cup of sugar.
  9. 9
    Add the undrained pineapple and lemon juice.
  10. 10
    Cook over simmering water, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
  11. 11
    Remove from the heat; stir in the softened gelatin mixture and let cool for 30 minutes.
  12. 12
    In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until foamy.
  13. 13
    With mixer running, gradually add the remaining 1/3 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  14. 14
    Beat until soft peaks form, then fold it into the cooled pineapple mixture.
  15. 15
    Spoon the pineapple cream into the baked pie shell and freeze until set, about 4 to 6 hours.

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