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pineapple cream pie

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Pam Hensley
Lehigh, OK

My family loves sweets and this is a very basic recipe that can be adapted for different things such as a vanilla pudding (omit pineapple). For example I use this for banana puddings.

(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For pineapple cream pie

  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 2 c
    milk
  • 3 lg
    eggs, separated
  • 1 can
    crushed pineapple (drained)
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    butter

How To Make pineapple cream pie

  • 1
    Mix sugar & cornstarch in heavy saucepan
  • 2
    Add milk & mix well. Cook on med heat until bubbly. Cook for 2 min. Stir constantly.
  • 3
    Remove from heat & temper egg yolks. Add to mixture & cook for another 2 min stirring constantly.
  • 4
    Remove from heat. Add vanilla & butter. Add drained pineapple.
  • 5
    Pour into baked 9" pie crust & top with meringue.
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