Pineapple Pecan Pie

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 55 min. + cooling

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Dec. 24, 2023
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Pineapple Pecan Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and salt until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk and vanilla; set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and remaining sugar. Stir in pineapple; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 2 minutes. Pour into pastry shell; spoon cream cheese mixture over top. Sprinkle with pecans.
  3. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°; bake 45-50 minutes more or until center is set. Cool completely; chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 391 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 355mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.