Pineapple-cream cheese layered pie

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupSugar
1tablespoonCornstarch
cupCrushed pineapple -- 8 oz.
Can
19 inch pie crust -- unbaked
1cupCream cheese -- softened
½cupSugar
1teaspoonSalt
2Eggs
½cupMilk
½teaspoonVanilla extract
¼cupPecans -- chopped

Directions

1. For pineapple layer: combine sugar, cornstarch, and pineapple plus its juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thick and clear. Cool; set aside. 2.

Blend cream cheese, sugar and salt in mixer bowl. Add 2 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in milk and vanilla (if mixture looks slightly curdled, don't worry -- it bakes out).

Spread cooled pineapple mixture over bottom of pie shell. Pour cream cheese mixture over pineapple; sprinkle with pecans. 3. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes; reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake for 50 minutes. Cool before serving.

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill