PINEAPPLE PECAN PIE

Pineapple Pecan Pie image

A local radio station sponsored a contest that required recipes with three different products from the dairy case. I entered this recipe and won a prize!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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. , 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. , 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 : Calories 391 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.