Tropical Island Pie
The Tropical Pie is a delightful fusion of coconut and pineapple flavors that transport your taste buds to a sunny island paradise. The creaminess of the pie filling, combined with the zesty pineapple layer and topped with a light meringue, makes it a refreshing dessert. This pie is perfect for summer gatherings or whenever you want to indulge in a slice of the tropics. The meringue adds an airy touch, and the optional coconut shreds give an extra layer of tropical texture and flavor.
Pie Ingredients
- 1/2 c. Sugar
- 1/4 c. Milk
- 1/8 tsp. Salt
- 5 T. Flour
- 1 1/2 c. Milk, scalded
- 3 Egg Yolks
- 1 tsp. M-K Cocoanut Flavor
- 1 can Pineapple, crushed and drained
- 1 9-inch Pie Shell, baked
Meringue Ingredients
- 3 Egg Whites
- 5 T. Sugar
- 1/4 tsp. M-K Pure Vanilla Extract
Pie Directions
- Blend sugar, flour, and salt with cold milk.
- Stir in the scalded milk.
- Cook on medium-low heat, stirring to prevent scorching, until the mixture thickens and there’s no raw taste.
- Slowly add beaten egg yolks while stirring consistently, then cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from stove and add M-K Cocoanut Flavor.
- Let it cool. (The pie filling will thicken slightly as it cools).
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie shell.
- Layer the well-drained, crushed pineapple over the filling.
Meringue Instructions
- Beat the egg whites until frothy.
- Gradually add sugar while continuing to beat the egg whites.
- Add M-K Pure Vanilla Extract in the final minutes of beating.
- Spread the meringue over the pineapple layer in the pie.
- Optionally, sprinkle a few shreds of coconut on top.
- Brown in the oven at 325° for 10 minutes.
