HAWAIIAN CREAM PIE

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When it comes to pie, coconut cream is by favorite, while my husband is a banana cream fan. I decided to make us both happy and combine them in this dessert. Pineapple naturally accents the tropical flavor. -Jane Wilsdorf, Holliday, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 to 2 large firm bananas, sliced
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
MERINGUE:
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Fold in pineapple and coconut. Place sliced bananas into pastry shell; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Pour hot filling over bananas. Spread meringue evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Sprinkle with coconut. , Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until the meringue is golden. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.