Pineapple Cream Cheese Pie

This is a make-ahead, multi-layered pie that is better on the second day than the first. The first layer is a sweet, cooked pineapple filling that is spread onto a prepared pie shell. The second is a whipped, cream cheese filling. Alternate the layers and the pie is ready to pop into the oven to bake. Chill and serve with whipped cream.

• Calories: 232 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
• 2 (9 inch) pie shell

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

To Make Pineapple Layer: In a medium saucepan combine 1/3 cup sugar, cornstarch, and pineapple with juice. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is the consistency of jelly.

Step 3

To Make Cream Cheese Layer: In a medium mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until fluffy. Whip in sugar and salt until mixture is smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and milk. Beat mixture until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Mixture will be liquidy.

Step 4

Pour half of pineapple mixture into each pastry shell. Pour half of cream cheese mixture over each pineapple layer. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts if desired.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and bake an additional 50 minutes, until tops of pies begin to brown. Chill before serving. Top with whipped cream if desired.