Pineapple Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, cornstarch, and pineapple. Cook, stirring constantly, until clear and thickened.
2. 2
   Cool; spread onto bottom of pastry shell.
3. 3
   Combine cream cheese, sugar and salt , mixing until well blended.
4. 4
   Blend in milk, eggs and vanilla.
5. 5
   Pour over pineapple mixture; sprinkle with nuts.
6. 6
   Bake at 400 degrees, 15 min.
7. 7
   reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees; continue baking 40 min.
8. 8
   Garnish with pineapple slices, cut in half, and maraschino cherry halves, if desired.