Saturday, October 20, 2012

Pineapple Cream Pie



I promised that I'd post this recipe, this is one of the pies that I had entered into the charity bake-off. This pie was the 1999 American Pie Council 2nd place winner in the cream pie division. Hmm, maybe I should have paid more attention to that little note! LOL!!! In any event, it was really delicious. I hope you enjoy it!

The inspiration for this pie came from that cute little decoration you see on top of this pie!  Yes, I was inspired to make this pie based on a .99 cent cookie cutter stamp!  It's similar to the Williams-Somoma cookie cutter stamps, but it didn't come from there, it came from my local kitchen store in Maine.


The first time I made this pie, I made it with the graham crust, the second time I made it I made my own pie crust, and my little pineapples! I did not do an egg wash on the crust, you my like to do that if you want a golden crust.  I used milk, I wanted a light crust.  

CRUST INGREDIENTS
These are the steps to make a graham cracker pie crust, you can skip and use a pre-cooked pie shell.
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup white sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted

PIE INGREDIENTS (I felt very Julia Child like mixing these ingredients!)
2/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
4 egg yolks, beaten
2 teaspoons butter, softened
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple drained (I gave a little squeeze too)

TOPPING
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 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 -8 minutes.

2. Combine 2/3 cup white sugar, corn-starch, 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 - 4 hours.

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

Serves 6 - 8

P.S. Stay tuned!  The next pie I post will be my Tomato Pie!  

P.P.S.  Thank you for all your comments on my "Biggest Loser" post.  I truly appreciated your kind comments!  Thanks for letting me know what your favorite pie is too!





19 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness. That looks FABULOUS. Yum yum yum and yum Susan

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  2. Hmmmm...that does look good and the little pie crust cut-outs makes it look so well dressed.

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  3. I have never had pineapple cream pie. My current favorite is banana cream. Until recently, I was never much of a pie lover. My daddy and my grandfather dearly loved pie. For me, not so much. However I have lately been craving pie. I wonder what that means???

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  4. It looks wonderful... and your header is terrific!

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  5. Sounds delicious and a wonderful fresh dessert for this time of the year!





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  6. This pie looks yummy and I am looking forward to your tomato pie recipe.

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  7. Estupenda receta me gusta,abrazos y abrazos.

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  8. definitely looks and sounds like a prize winner!! yum. i have never heard of pineapple pie or tomato pie. i stick to apple and blueberry and just add more stuff to change the same recipe,
    thanks for this new idea!!!
    I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.
    happy baking!

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  9. I am so happy you have included this recipe as I really wanted to try it from the other post! A real 'American' cream pie and I really like Pineapple too! I am looking forwards to the tomato pie also! Have a good week.
    Ivan

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  10. Oh my, you keep posting the most delicious recipes!!!

    Kat

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  11. What an incredible, incredible pie! I love these really old fashioned pies that ate soo fluffy and creamy. Gorgeous with the little pineapple shapes on too. Love it! Thanks for sharing xx

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  12. That looks like a piece of art!

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  13. I never had pineapple pie before, Mary! I'd love to try it. Your pineapple cookie stamp is wonderful and adds the perfect touch.

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  14. My goodness.. that is one delicious looking pie!
    What a great addition it would be on the Thanksgiving menu!!

    Thanks for sharing!!

    K.

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  15. I might have to make this pie for my mother. When I told her about your pineapple pie, she said "Oh boy does that sound good" .. I also love your new header. It is so fall like and bright with color. Love it!

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  16. Okay ... THERE'S that pie! Oh yum! So cool and light and tasty! Your little pineapple toppers are so pretty! I love pie art! My mom always rolled little tubes of leftover crust and made curly-cue designs that were so pretty! That's probably where I get my love of 'food art/embellishment!

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  17. I've never had pineapple cream pie...I bet it is delicious.

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  18. Yummy posts!!! I cant wait to try out the Pineapple Cream Pie! Thank you for sharing your content. Thought you'd be interested in a similar space. Do check out culture and cooking blog Aalayam - http://aalayaminspiration.blogspot.com/

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