Island Pecan Pie

This Island Pecan Pie is loaded with pineapple, coconut, and pecans in a delicious creamy filling.  The original recipe comes from a famous pie diner in Arkansas.

You have got to try this Island Pecan Pie!!  For Thanksgiving this year I wanted to try something new in the pie world.  I was searching all kinds of pecan pies on pinterest and saw this pineapple coconut pecan pie that I knew I had to have!  Unfortunately the pin just linked to a picture and not a recipe, but after doing more searching on the internet I finally found the exact recipe!  Apparently this is a famous pie in a diner in Arkansas.  And after making it, I know why.  It is seriously amazing!  And now you can have the recipe too without all of the search work.  You will need an unbaked pie crust for this recipe, we have a great recipe for one HERE.

Every bite of this pie is delightful.  It is not as heavy as a traditional pecan pie.  It is more creamy, like a cream pie, but with the sweet chunks of pineapple and the crunch of the pecans and coconut.  It has so much flavor!  You will see in the recipe that I used a homemade whipped topping.  I highly recommend doing this!  I made a basic whipped topping with heavy cream, sugar, and almond extract.  The almond flavor really complements this pie.

This pie is fun to add to the traditional Thanksgiving pies we all love.  It is unique and something new for everyone to try.  In addition to Thanksgiving, it is also a great addition to an Easter dinner to serve along with a coconut cream pie and banana cream pie.  With the tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut, it is also delicious in the summer.  Come to think of it, this pie is great to serve any time of the year!

More Delicious Pie Recipes from Favorite Family Recipes

• Coconut Cream Pie – Coconut Cream Pie is a dreamy island dessert with a flaky crust, coconut filling that is made from scratch, and toasted coconut sprinkles.
• Creamy Lemon Pie – This Creamy Lemon Pie is packed full of tart, lemon flavor and creamy goodness. This recipe is super easy to make and is always a crowd pleaser!
• Butterscotch Pie – This creamy butterscotch filling is spread into a flaky pie crust and drizzled with butterscotch topping then sprinkled with butterscotch chips.  It’s basically a butterscotch lovers dream.
• German Chocolate Pie – This pie recipe comes straight from Amish country.  The rich, gooey, chocolate filling is to die for!
• Key Lime Pie – Straight from Savannah, Georgia, this pie is smooth and creamy with the perfect blend of tart and sweet.

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Island Pecan Pie

Prep Time:

 

10 mins

 

Cook Time:

 

50 mins

 

Total Time:

 

1 hr

 

This Island Pecan Pie is loaded with pineapple, coconut, and pecans in a delicious creamy filling.  The original recipe comes from a famous pie diner in Arkansas.

Course: Dessert

Servings: 8

INGREDIENTS (with Amazon Links)

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon corn meal
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 5 eggs
• pinch of salt
• 1 cup pecans coarsely chopped
• 1 cup crushed pineapple thoroughly drained
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter melted
• 1 unbaked pie crust

Homemade Almond Whipped Cream

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp almond extract

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Beat the sugar, corn meal, flour, eggs and salt together. 
2. Gently stir in the pecans, pineapple and coconut (don't beat it). 
3. Stir in the melted butter and mix well.
4. Pour mixture into an unbaked pie shell.
5. Bake at 300 degrees for approximately 50 to 60 minutes.
6. Remove pie from oven. 
7. 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.
8. Allow pie to cool and then refrigerate until ready to serve.

Homemade Almond Whipped Cream

1. With a mixer, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.  
2. Add sugar and almond extract.
3. Continue to whip until stiff peaks form or until it reaches your desired consistency.
4. Top with toasted coconut.