Pineapple Cream Cheese Pie Recipe – A Sweet & Tangy Delight!
This Pineapple Cream Cheese Pie is a luscious dessert with a creamy, tangy filling and a buttery crust. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
For the Pineapple Topping:
• 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• ¼ cup water
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Crust:
• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
• Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie pan.
• Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool.
2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling:
• In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
• Add sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
• In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
• Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
• Spread evenly over the cooled crust. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Prepare the Pineapple Topping:
• In a saucepan, combine crushed pineapple, sugar, cornstarch, and water.
• Cook over medium heat until thickened (about 5 minutes). Let cool.
4. Assemble the Pie:
• Spread the cooled pineapple topping over the cream cheese layer.
• Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Enjoy!
This Pineapple Cream Cheese Pie is best served cold and makes a fantastic dessert for any occasion. Let me know how it turns out!