Island Pecan Pie

Island Pecan Pie is loaded with pineapple, coconut, and pecans in a delicious creamy filling. A tropical twist on a pecan pie classic!

Island Pecan Pie

Island Pecan Pie is a tropical treat you can make for any occasion! I tried it a few years ago for Thanksgiving in place of our traditional pecan pie and it was a smashing success. This recipe originally comes from an Arkansas diner that I tracked down on Pinterest. This pecan pie is creamy and flavorful with sweet chunks of pineapple and crunchy pecans and coconut. I’ve since served it at Easter dinner, Christmas and on warm summer Sunday afternoons. It’s a perfect recipe for any time of year.

Tips for Island Pecan Pie

• Find the perfect unbaked pie crust recipe right HERE. You can also find delicious ready-to-bake pie crusts in the freezer section of your grocery store.
• I topped this pie with homemade whipped cream. Make basic whipped topping with heavy cream, sugar and add a little almond extract. It really complements the tropical flavors of the pie. Of course, store bought whipped topping works in a pinch, but homemade whipped cream just adds another level of creaminess to this already extravagant pie.
• For added flavor, top the each slice with toasted coconut. Just spread a thin layer of coconut on a cookie sheet and roast in the oven at 325 degrees for about 5-10 minutes. The golden color really pops on top of a dollop of whipped cream.
• Store this pie in the refrigerator for up to a week. Any longer than that and the crust starts to get soggy. Do not freeze this pie.

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• German Chocolate Pie – This pie recipe comes straight from Amish country. The rich, gooey, chocolate filling is to die for!
• Key Lime Pie – Straight from Savannah, Georgia, this pie is smooth and creamy with the perfect blend of tart and sweet.
   

How to Make Island Pecan Pie

Island Pecan Pie

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Island Pecan Pie is loaded with pineapple, coconut, and pecans in a delicious creamy filling. A tropical twist on a pecan pie classic!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total: 1 hour

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon corn meal
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 5 eggs
• pinch of salt
• 1 cup pecans coarsely chopped
• 1 cup crushed pineapple thoroughly drained
• 1 cup coconut sweetened
• 1/2 cup butter melted
• 1 pie crust unbaked

Homemade Almond Whipped Cream

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp almond extract

Instructions

• Beat the sugar, corn meal, flour, eggs and salt together. 
• Gently stir in the pecans, pineapple and coconut (don't beat it). 
• Stir in the melted butter and mix well.
• Pour mixture into an unbaked pie shell.
• Bake at 300 degrees for approximately 50 to 60 minutes.
• Remove pie from oven. 
• Cover the crust edge with some aluminum foil to keep it from burning. Cook 15 to 30 more minutes, or until the pie is set.
• Allow pie to cool and then refrigerate until ready to serve.

Homemade Almond Whipped Cream

• With a mixer, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.  
• Add sugar and almond extract.
• Continue to whip until stiff peaks form or until it reaches your desired consistency.
• Top with toasted coconut.  

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Nutrition

Calories: 603kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 61g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Vitamin C: 7.1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1.9mg

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Island Pecan Pie

Recipe by: Emily Walker

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