Island Pecan Pie
This recipe blends the classic flavors of pecan pie with tropical touches of pineapple and coconut for a truly unique dessert.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Pie Crust (homemade or store-bought) | 1 |
| Sugar | 1 3/4 cups |
| Pecans, roughly chopped | 1 cup |
| Crushed Pineapple, drained | 1 cup |
| Shredded Coconut | 1 cup |
| Unsalted Butter, melted | 1/2 cup (1 stick) |
| Eggs, room temperature | 5 |
| Cornstarch | 1 tablespoon |
| All-purpose Flour | 1 tablespoon |
| Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, cornstarch, flour, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Add butter and mix: Stir in the melted butter until fully incorporated.
- Fold in dry ingredients: Gently fold in the chopped pecans, drained pineapple, and shredded coconut.
- Prepare pie crust: Place the pie crust in a pie dish.
- Pour filling: Pour the pecan mixture evenly over the prepared crust.
- Crimp edges: Crimp the edges of the pie crust to seal.
- Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 55 minutes.
- Cover and continue baking: After 55 minutes, loosely cover the pie with aluminum foil. Continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the center of the pie is just set.
- Cool and serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes (optional).
Enjoy your delicious Island Pecan Pie!
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