Golden Treasure Pie

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A creamy, tangy custard pie featuring undrained pineapple and cottage cheese for a unique, home-style dessert.
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Golden Treasure Pie

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 801.8

Description

This Golden Treasure Pie offers a delightful twist on traditional fruit desserts by incorporating creamed cottage cheese for a rich, smooth texture. The filling combines the bright, tropical sweetness of crushed pineapple with a velvety custard base made from eggs, milk, and vanilla. Unlike typical fruit pies that rely on thick jams, this recipe uses the natural juices of the pineapple to create a luscious, tender filling that sets beautifully as it bakes. The subtle tang of the cottage cheese balances the sugar, creating a sophisticated flavor profile that is both comforting and unique. Perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or a special weekend treat, this pie delivers a nostalgic, home-style taste. It is simple to assemble with pantry staples, making it an accessible yet impressive dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the undrained crushed pineapple, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and water.
  3. Cook the pineapple mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil and thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining 2/3 cup sugar, flour, salt, creamed cottage cheese, beaten eggs, milk, and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
  5. Stir the hot pineapple mixture into the cottage cheese egg mixture thoroughly.
  6. Pour the combined filling into the unbaked pie shell.
  7. Dot the top of the filling with the tablespoon of butter or margarine.
  8. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
  9. Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing to ensure the filling sets properly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 801.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.8g20%
Saturated Fat 4.3g22%
Cholesterol 9.9mg4%
Sodium 2817.3mg118%
Total Carbohydrate 164.8g55%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g30%
Sugars 118.3g
Protein 14.5g29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Use small-curd creamed cottage cheese for the smoothest texture. If you only have large curds, blend them in a food processor or blender until completely smooth before adding to the mixture.

The pie must cool completely before serving. This allows the custard-like filling to firm up for clean slices.

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Keywords: pie, pineapple, cottage cheese, custard, dessert, baking, fruit pie, cream filling, homemade, comfort food, golden crust, easy dessert, vanilla, eggs, milk, sweet, crowd pleaser, potluck, family recipe
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