Ingredients
– 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 (12 oz) container of whipped topping
– 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
– 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
– 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
– 1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust
– 1/2 cup maraschino cherries for garnish
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowl
– Hand mixer or stand mixer
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Rubber spatula
– Pie plate
– Serving plates for gatherings
Step-by-Step Instructions
To begin, I start by softening the cream cheese in a mixing bowl. This is a crucial step since it helps to avoid any lumps in my filling. I then add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese and mix it until it’s nice and creamy. The sweetness of the sugar blends perfectly with the tanginess of the cream cheese. At this point, I also like to keep things simple, mixing by hand just for a couple of minutes. The smell of sweet cream fills the kitchen, making it impossible to resist! (See the next page below to continue steps…)