PINEAPPLE CHEESE PIE ~ EASY

Pineapple Cheese Pie ~ Easy image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 - 20 oz + 1 - 7 ounce can, crushed pineapple - well drained ( saving 2 tablespoons of juice
2/3 c sugar
1 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 - 8 oz cool whip, thawed
CRUST - YOU CAN USE A STORE BOUGHT CRUST, I JUST PREFER TO MAKE MY OWN
1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c sugar
1/3 c melted butter

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degree F. In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs & sugar. Stir in melted butter, and blend until all crumbs are moistened.
2. Place in 9 inch pie crust. I then use a metal measuring cup to press evenly into bottom pf place and up the sides. This works best for me. Use a spoon or your fingers if you prefer. Place in oven and bake for 10 minutes or until turning golden on edges. Cool on rack.
3. For pie: In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar, cream cheese and the 2 tablespoons of juice, until well blended.
4. Fold in the well drained pineapple.
5. Next, fold in the whipped cream until well blended.
6. Spoon evenly into the cooled crust. Chill for 4 - 6 hours, before serving.