Pineapple Cream Pie Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
• CREAM LAYER:
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups 2% milk
• 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• PINEAPPLE LAYER:
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
• MERINGUE:
• 3 egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 6 tablespoons sugar