Caribbean Pineapple Pie Food

PINEAPPLE PIE

Steps:

• Combine the flour, sugar, and salt . Then place in the freezer until ready to use.
• Remove flour mixture and add about half to a food processor, followed by butter and cream cheese. Pulse for a few seconds then add remaining flour .
• Continue to pulse just until the crumbs of dough are the size of peas. Then add iced water. Pulse about 4-5 times until the dough barely comes together.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface or place in between two wax paper.
• Press the dough until it holds together in a smooth, flat disk. Divide dough ih half ( one slightly bigger than the other ).Chill for about 30-45 minutes.
• Roll out the largest dough into about 12 inches, for the smaller disk roll it out and cut out dough into long strips for the lattice.
• Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate, gently fit it in, trim any excess dough hanging on the edges, then decorate the edges.
• Refrigerate the pie and strips for at least 45 minutes or until ready to be bake.
• In a large bowl combine: pineapple, brown and granulated sugar, cinnamon spice, nutmeg, flour, salt , lemon zest, lemon juice and rum. Mix well to combine.
• Place filling in prepared pie pan, cover with pie strips. Lightly brush with egg wash.
• Cover edge of crust with foil to prevent excessive browning.
• Heat oven to 375°F. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until the pie is bubbly and crust is golden brown. Remove foil last 15 minutes before pie has cooked through.
• Serve warm with ice cream.

CREAMY PINEAPPLE PIE

Steps:

• Combine milk, pineapple and lemon juice; fold in whipped topping. Pour into prepared crust. Refrigerate until serving. If desired, serve with toasted macadamia nuts and additional crushed pineapple.

PINEAPPLE PIE III

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a medium saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, pineapple with juice, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, then allow to boil 1 minute.
• Cool slightly and pour mixture into pastry-lined pie pan. Cover with top crust and seal. Make a few steam vents in crust, then brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Place in preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

PINEAPPLE PIE

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan mix together the pineapple, undrained and the sugar and cornstarch.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add the butter, stir until melted.
• Remove from heat, cool to room temperature while oven is preheating to 425°F and prepare the pie crust in a 9-inch pan.
• Put the cooled filling into the prepared pie crust.
• Cover with top crust, seal the edges and cut a couple vents in the top crust.
• Place in oven.
• Bake at 425°F for 35 minutes.

PINEAPPLE LIME PIE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine milk, lime juice and pineapple. Stir in food coloring if desired. Spoon into crust. In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Spoon over filling. Sprinkle with chocolate if desired. Chill for at least 8 hours.

PIñA COLADA PASTRY CREAM

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, whisk the pineapple juice and coconut milk together. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes, until the liquid is hot and steaming but not boiling.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the sugar, cornstarch, and salt together. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks and whole egg until well mixed and homogenous. Whisk the sugar mixture into the eggs until lightened and fluffy. While whisking, pour about a third of the hot pineapple and coconut milk mixture over the yolk mixture and whisk very well until combined. Add another third and whisk well. Whisk in the remaining hot liquid and pour the mixture back into the saucepan. Return the pan to medium heat and whisk constantly until the mixture begins to boil.
• Once it is bubbling, whisk the mixture vigorously at a boil for 3 to 4 full minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the butter, a little at a time. Mix in the rum, if using, after the butter has been incorporated.
• Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a small baking sheet or cake pan, pressing the cream in the strainer to remove any cooked egg bits. Spread the pastry cream into a thin layer on the sheet; lay a sheet of plastic wrap directly on the surface.
• Cool the pastry cream to room temperature; refrigerate for at least 2 hours and preferably overnight. When ready to use, transfer the pastry cream to a bowl and stir with a rubber spatula to loosen it. Pastry cream should be used within 3 days.