Golden Treasure Pie

One of my adopted recipes, this pie is a bit out of the ordinary. It did not turn out like i expected, but i enjoyed it. Try it and see if you like it too. preparation time includes cooling time for the pineapple layer.

Steps

Combine the undrained pineapple , 1 / 2 cup of sugar , cornstarch and water in a small saucepan.

Cook over medium heat , stirring constantly , until the mixture comes to a boil.

Cook for 1 minute more.

Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.

Combine the 2 / 3 cup of sugar and butter in a bowl , beating , using an electric mixer set on medium speed , until well blended.

Add the flour , cottage cheese , vanilla , and salt , beating until smooth.

Add the eggs , one at a time , beating well after each addition.

Blend in the milk.

Pour the pineapple mixture into the unbaked pie shell and then gradually pour the cottage cheese mixture over the pineapple layer , being careful not to disturb the first layer.

Bake at 450 degrees f.

For 15 minutes , then reduce the temperature to 325 degrees f.

And bake for 45 minutes more , or until a knife inserted halfway between the center and edge comes out clean.

Cool on a wire rack and serve at room temperature.

Ingredients

pineapple, sugar, cornstarch, water, butter, unbleached flour, cottage cheese, vanilla, salt, eggs, milk, 10-inch unbaked deep-dish pie shell