caramelized pineapple custard with macadamia nut c

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Fremont, CA
Updated on May 21, 2015

Serving: remove from refrigerator 10 to 15 minutes prior to serving to make easier to cut

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortbread
  • 1/2 cup macadamia nuts
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 - fresh pineapple
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 - large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup cold heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
  • - caramel topping (store bought or homemade)

How To Make caramelized pineapple custard with macadamia nut c

  • Step 1
    Pre-Heat Oven to 300 Pineapple 1. Peel, core and slice pineapple 2. Add some butter to a skillet. Add pineapple and brown until golden. 3. When all the pineapple is browned, place all back into skillet and add sugar. Cook until caramelized 4. Remove pan from heat and set aside 6 to 8 pieces
  • Step 2
    Custard 1. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. 2. Gradually add pineapple juice and mix until smooth 3. Add egg yolks, one at a time, thoroughly mixing 4. Add vanilla and cornstarch, mix thoroughly 5. Slowly add sweetened condensed milk and mix thoroughly
  • Step 3
    Assembly 1. Remove crust from refrigerator 2. Layer caramelized pineapple on the bottom of the crust. Be sure there is at least 2 layers 3. Pour custard over the pineapple 4. Bake at 300 for 40 to 50 minutes or until center of pie is almost set 5. Layer the remaining pineapple on top of the pie 6. Cool completely
  • Step 4
    Topping ½ cup cold heavy cream 2 tbsp. powdered sugar ¼ cups chopped macadamia nuts Caramel topping (store bought or homemade)

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Category: Pies
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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