1 | pkg. | (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1 | cup | sugar, divided |
1/2 | tsp. | salt |
2 | eggs | |
1/2 | cup | milk |
1/2 | tsp. | vanilla extract |
1 | tbsp. | cornstarch |
1 | can | (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained |
1 | unbaked pastry shell (9 inches) | |
1/4 | cup | chopped pecans |
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and salt until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in the milk and vanilla; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and remaining sugar. Stir in pineapple; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 2 minutes. Pour into pastry shell; spoon cream cheese mixture over top. Sprinkle with pecans. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees; bake 45-50 minutes more or until center is set. Cool completely; chill before serving.
Yield: 8 servings