CREAMY PINEAPPLE COCONUT PIE

Creamy Pineapple Coconut Pie image

Pineapple is so sweet and makes for lovely dessert. This pie is no exception. This is so easy to whip up and fancy enough to serve to guests.-Bonnie Sandlin, Lakeland, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/3 cups pineapple juice
1 egg yolk
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (1/2-inch pieces)
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add pineapple juice; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil for 2 minutes. , In a small bowl, beat egg yolk; stir in 1/4 cup of hot mixture. Return all to pan; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in pineapple. , Pour into crust. Chill for 2 hours or until firm. Store in the refrigerator. Sprinkle with coconut just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.