Pai Fala - Samoan Pineapple Pie

coconut cream

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Strain the juice from 425 grams of crushed pineapple into a pot.

Mix 3/4 cup of the pineapple juice with 3/4 cup of corn flour (cornstarch) in a bowl until combined.

Add 1 cup of milk and 1.5 cups of white granulated sugar to the pot with the strained pineapple.

Heat the mixture on medium heat, stirring until it thickens.

In a separate bowl, combine 9 cups of plain flour, 6 teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

Add 400 ml of coconut cream and 225 grams of softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix with hands until combined.

Knead the dough for about 5-10 minutes until it forms a ball and is no longer dry.

Cover the dough and set aside to cool while the filling thickens.

Once the filling has cooled, divide the dough into equal portions and roll each portion out into a round shape.

Place about 2.5 tablespoons of the pineapple filling onto each round of dough.

Wet the edges of the dough with water to help seal, then pinch the edges with a fork.

Transfer the filled dough to a baking tray lined with baking paper.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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