Pineapple Cream Pie

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This is the 1999 American Pie Council's National Pie Championship second place winner in the Cream Pie Category.

Servings:
8
Yield:
1 to 9 - inch pie

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • cup margarine, melted

  • cup white sugar

  • ¼ cup cornstarch

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 3 cups milk

  • 4 egg yolks, beaten

  • 2 teaspoons butter, softened

  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar

  • ½ teaspoon almond extract

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup white sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture firmly in bottom of a 9 inch pie plate. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 6 to 8 minutes.

  2. Combine 2/3 cup white sugar, cornstarch, and salt in saucepan. Blend milk and egg yolks; gradually stir into sugar mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat, and stir in butter, vanilla, and pineapple. Pour into crust. Press plastic wrap over top of filling. Chill at least 2 hours.

  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine whipping cream, confectioners' sugar, and almond extract. Whip to stiff peaks and pipe or spoon onto pie. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

576 Calories
36g Fat
58g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 576
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g 46%
Saturated Fat 18g 89%
Cholesterol 194mg 65%
Sodium 385mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 58g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 46g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 173mg 13%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 302mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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