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Hawaiian Cream Pie

Name: Hawaiian Cream Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6-8 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups milk; 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained; 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1 to 2 large firm bananas, sliced; 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked; MERINGUE:; 3 egg whites; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 6 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

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7 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Jane Wilsdorf, Holliday, Missouri

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Feb. 08, 2022

When it comes to pie, coconut cream is by favorite, while my husband is a banana cream fan. I decided to make us both happy and combine them in this dessert. Pineapple naturally accents the tropical flavor. —Jane Wilsdorf, Holliday, Missouri

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Yield:6-8 servings

Prep:20 min

Cook:15 min

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Ingredients

2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 to 2 large firm bananas, sliced
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
meringue:

3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

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Directions

1
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Fold in pineapple and coconut. Place sliced bananas into pastry shell; set aside.

2
In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Pour hot filling over bananas. Spread meringue evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Sprinkle with coconut.
3
Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until the meringue is golden. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.