Pineapple "Philly" Pie

Name: Pineapple "Philly" Pie
Ingredients: 1/3 c. sugar; 1 tsp. cornstarch; 1 c. crushed pineapple (not drained); 8 oz. cream cheese; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. sugar; 2 eggs; 1/2 c. milk; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 9-inch unbaked pie crust; 1/4 c. chopped pecans

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 c. crushed pineapple (not drained)
8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
9-inch unbaked pie crust
1/4 c. chopped pecans

Directions

1

Blend 1/3 cup sugar with cornstarch; add pineapple.
2

Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and clear.
3

Cool. Place the cream cheese in a bowl and cream it until soft and smooth.
4

Slowly blend in 1/2 cup sugar and salt.
5

Add eggs, stirring well after each egg is added.
6

Blend in milk and vanilla. Spread cooled pineapple mixture over bottom of pie crust.
7

Pour in cream cheese mixture and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
8

Bake at 400° for 10 minutes, then reduce to 325° for additional 50 minutes.
9

Cool before serving.