SAMOAN Pineapple Pie or Pai Fala Dessert

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is easier to find.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: chia seeds

Flaxseed meal is a great egg substitute for binding.

Heat 2 cups of milk in a saucepan until warm.

Blend pineapple to a crushed consistency since crushed pineapple is not available.

Add the crushed pineapple to the warm milk and stir.

Add 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of custard powder to the mixture, stirring to combine.

Add 1/2 cup of water and mix well, adjusting thickness to preference.

Add a splash of vanilla and 1 teaspoon of butter, mixing until combined.

Let the custard mixture boil for a few minutes, then turn off the heat and let it cool.

In a mixing bowl, add 225 g of butter and microwave for 20-25 seconds until softened.

Add 1/2 cup of sugar to the butter and cream together until combined.

Add 4 egg yolks to the butter and sugar mixture and mix well.

Add 4 cups of flour to the mixture and 3 teaspoons of baking powder, mixing until crumbly.

Add 1/2 cup of milk to the crumbly mixture and combine well using hands.

Butter a baking dish thoroughly, making sure to get into the corners.

Transfer the crust mixture into the baking dish, starting from the sides and working towards the middle.

Use a fork to poke holes throughout the crust.

Bake the crust in the oven at 180°C (355°F) for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.

While the crust is baking, prepare the whipped cream by blending 473 ml of cream for less than a minute.

Add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the whipped cream and blend until combined.

Chop peanuts finely for topping and open a can of peaches for decoration.

Once the crust is ready, let it cool for 10-15 minutes before adding the custard and toppings.

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