Description
Tropical delight pie combines creamy coconut filling with tangy pineapple in a graham cracker crust. Chilled layers meld sweet and tart flavors, creating a refreshing dessert you’ll crave after one delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large (10-inch) graham cracker crust
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 14 oz (397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups (480 ml) whipping or heavy cream, whipped until stiff peaks form and sweetened with 3 tbsps powdered sugar
- 1 cup (80 g) dried shredded or desiccated coconut, unsweetened
- 8 oz (236 ml) can or 1 cup crushed pineapple, undrained
- ½ cup chopped toasted pecans, plus extra for garnish
- ⅓ cup maraschino cherries, drained and coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup plus 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ tbsps cherry juice
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: Whip cream cheese until velvety smooth using an electric mixer, eliminating any lumps for a silky foundation.
- Combine Tropical Elements: Integrate crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, maraschino cherries, cherry juice, toasted pecans, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice into the cream cheese mixture, creating a vibrant and complex flavor profile.
- Craft Whipped Cream: Beat heavy cream in a clean bowl, gradually incorporating powdered sugar until achieving stiff, billowy peaks that will provide luxurious texture.
- Merge Ingredients: Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the fruit and nut mixture, ensuring even distribution and maintaining the airy consistency.
- Assemble Pie: Pour the tropical filling into the Graham cracker crust, spreading evenly and creating a smooth surface that promises a delectable tropical experience.
- Finish and Decorate: Top the pie with remaining whipped cream, artfully spreading across the surface, then garnish with chopped pecans and additional maraschino cherries for visual appeal and textural contrast.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, allowing flavors to meld and the dessert to achieve optimal consistency and taste.
Notes
- Chill for Perfect Texture: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and achieve the ideal creamy consistency.
- Whip Cream Carefully: Ensure heavy cream is cold and use a clean, chilled bowl to create stiff peaks that provide the ultimate light and airy texture.
- Blend Gently: Fold whipped cream into the fruit mixture with a gentle hand to maintain the airiness and prevent deflating the delicate cream.
- Decorate Strategically: Sprinkle chopped pecans and maraschino cherries just before serving to preserve their crunch and vibrant color.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg