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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How to Make 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!
Serves: 8
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.
Recipe Video
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
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Gina says
What a fun dessert to be transported somewhere warm and tropical! Adding this to our Thanksgiving menu!
Jane Saunders says
This worked perfectly and the family devoured it in one sitting, so yeah, I guess it was a hit 🙂 Thanks for this wonderful recipe.
Erin Thomas says
Is this a regular pie crust or a deep dish pie crust?
Favorite Family Recipes says
A regular pie crust!
Barbara Cook says
The pie turned out good but in your whipped cream topping, it said, sugar, not powdered sugar. I thought this was going to work ok but the cream immediately flattened & looked really bad. Everything was going good til I did that. So, powdered sugar is what I will use next time.
Favorite Family Recipes says
Oh thank you for catching that, I will edit the recipe now.
CAROL BUSH says
Do you think a graham cracker crust would be okay instead of regular pie crust?
Favorite Family Recipes says
I haven’t tried it with a graham cracker crust before, but I think that would work. Let us know how it goes if you try it!
Sarah says
Why the cornmeal? Can it be Substitute it with something else?
Favorite Family Recipes says
The cornmeal thickens the filling to the right consistency. The only other substitute I know of is ground up oats. Hope this helps!
Sandi says
Would corn starch work instead of cornmeal?
Favorite Family Recipes says
I haven’t tried it that way, so I wouldn’t know! But let us know how it turns out if you try it!
linda says
I made this for Christmas turned out great. The only change I made was to decrease the sugar to one and a half cups. It keeps well in the fridge & was almost better the next day. It has a real different taste & texture. It’s a bit like a pecan pie but not as gooey or as sweet. Thanks for sharing this recipe
Judy says
Loved this pie. It was also easy to make. My great granddaughter found it and wanted to make it for 4H. She made a practice one and it turned out so yummy. She made one and entered it in the 4H pecan contest today. I know she placed. I made two for her mom to take to work. Wouldn’t change a thing.
Favorite Family Recipes says
We are so glad you love this recipe as much as we do!! Thanks for the 5-star rating!
Jodi Heffernan R. says
This pie was amazing 😍. Very light and yummy, highly recommend!
Emily Walker says
So glad you liked it, it’s one of my favorite pies!
P. Daughtry says
Can i leave out the coconut?
Favorite Family Recipes says
The coconut is a large part of the pie filling, so leaving it out would change the taste and texture of the pie significantly. Since I haven’t tried it that way, I can’t speak to how it would turn out. Let me know how it goes if you do try it!
Susan says
I see the recipe calls for corn meal. I can’t not have this. What would be a substitute? What does the corn meal do?
Favorite Family Recipes says
It adds to the texture and helps hold the pie together. I would recommend using ground oats or almond flour if you can’t have the cornmeal.
Jeanifer Marion says
I made this and it’s was wonderful, I drizzled a little chocolate syrup over my whipped topping. Not to much , just enough to have that little extra flavor.
Therese Patrias says
Absolutely delicious. Made this pie this afternoon. Followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfect. I used a deep dish pie plate, baked per the recipe. Will definitely make this again.
Favorite Family Recipes says
I’m so happy you liked this pie! The flavors are so delicious. Thank you for the 5 stars!
William ORTIZ says
I’m going to try it. Since I’m Puerto Rican can I put rum in it and if so how much and when to put it in.
Thanks
Debbie says
I made this terrific pie using a Graham cracker crust. Liked it much better. Love this pie!!
Connie Monroe says
Have you ever tried it using a sugar substitute?
Echo Blickenstaff says
We have not tried this with a sugar substitute, but if you use one that is specifically for baking, it should work fine. Thanks for asking!