No Bake Coconut Cream Pie With Strawberries And Pineapple Recipes

Steps:

• In a med-large bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer on high speed for 3-4 minutes.
• Stir in the slightly drained crushed pineapple, coconut and pecans; mix well.
• Carefully fold in half of the whipped topping, until filling is blended well.
• Reserve the remaining half for top.
• Spoon the filling into prepared crust.
• Chill for several hours before serving.
• NOTE: A alternative, is to fold in the full amount (2 cups) of whipped topping into the filling; this works quite well, and produces an even lighter texture of pie, but, allow more chilling time before serving for this method.
• ALSO: this pie has a better texture, and holds up better and longer if prepared with Cool Whip topping.

Steps:

• For the crust: In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the wafer cookies, macadamia nuts, granulated sugar and salt together until the mixture forms fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse until the mixture is evenly combined.
• Press the crust into a 9-inch pie plate and transfer to the freezer until firm (at least 1 hour and up to overnight).
• For the filling: In a medium pot, heat the coconut milk and whole milk together over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, cornstarch, salt, egg and egg yolk to combine. When the milk mixture comes to a simmer, pour about 1/4 of it into the sugar/egg mixture, whisking constantly.
• Return this mixture to the pot and continue to cook over medium-low heat until the mixture thickens and large bubbles pop up from the center of the pot, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the butter, vanilla and shredded coconut. Pour the mixture into the frozen pie crust, cover directly with plastic wrap and refrigerate to cool completely.
• For the toppings: In a medium pot, stir together the crushed pineapple, light brown sugar, cornstarch and salt to combine. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Cool completely, then pour on top of the chilled pie. Sprinkle the macadamia nuts in an even layer on top of the pie. (The pie can be made up to this point 24 hours ahead of time.)
• When ready to serve, toss the strawberries and honey together in a medium bowl. Arrange in an even layer on top of the pie. Serve slices with whipped cream.