Pineapple "Philly" Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 c. crushed pineapple (not drained)
8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
9-inch unbaked pie crust
1/4 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Blend 1/3 cup sugar with cornstarch; add pineapple.
Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and clear.
Cool. Place the cream cheese in a bowl and cream it until soft and smooth.
Slowly blend in 1/2 cup sugar and salt.
Add eggs, stirring well after each egg is added.
Blend in milk and vanilla. Spread cooled pineapple mixture over bottom of pie crust.
Pour in cream cheese mixture and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 10 minutes, then reduce to 325\u00b0 for additional 50 minutes.
Cool before serving.