Angel Food Pie tastes like a pineapple cloud. It’s creamy delicious and just melts in your mouth. The delicate pineapple flavor is like a warm sunny day.
This Angel Food Pie is like eating a soft and fluffy cloud. It’s quick to put together and is light and delicious. This is a no-bake pie!
The great thing about pineapple is that it’s perfect year-round. The sweet citrus just reminds me of a warm sunny day.
It is National Pie Day! There are a lot of days dedicated to different foods, but I let a lot of them go by without giving them a second thought.
I don’t know who was responsible for assigning such a thing, but I have to agree that National Pie Day should be a recognized holiday.
Angel Food Pie is perfect for this or any holiday.
This recipe was in the archives of my MIL’s recipe box. It was confusing because I’ve heard of Angel Food cake, but never pie.
John loves my Pineapple Cream Meringue Pie so I had to give this one a try.
I think I know where this pie got its name. This pie is so light and fluffy that you would swear it was made of clouds and sunshine.
It’s quick to put together and is sweet and dreamy to eat.
Many of the dishes we make right now are defined as comfort food.
This would be the perfect dessert after a heavier meal.
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Angel Food Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 tbsp flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz crushed pineapple can drained
- 1 cup cold water
- 3 egg whites I used pasteurized
- 1 pie crust baked (purchased or homemade)
- Whipped cream
- Pecans ground fine
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan mix sugar, flour, and salt together. Add water gradually, mixing until smooth. Add pineapple and cook until the mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.
- When cool, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into the pineapple mixture. Pour into a baked pie crust.
- Refrigerate to chill.
- Serve with whipped cream and sprinkled with nuts.
Mike says
When don’t you like pie and pineapple together?
Ai @Ai made it for you says
You had me at pineapple cloud, Julie. This sounds amazing! It looks so airy and fluffy and angelic… yummm!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Ai! It is so light and delicious!
pattisj says
The texture reminds me of a molded cake my mom used to make.
Julie Menghini says
That sounds really interesting Patti! I’m sure it was delicious too. Enjoy your day sweet girl!
Dani says
This pie looks so light! Can’t wait to try it out!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Dani! It’s light and delicious.
Loretta says
So fluffy, light and airy Julie. I can only imagine indulging in this delicate pie, it has my sweet cravings going. I probably will be back for seconds in no time 🙂
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Loretta! It really is good. I had to get a piece before John took his share otherwise known as the rest of the pie! 🙂
Lina says
To be honest it actually looks very angelic! Lovely photography! Thanks for the recipe! Bookmarking it!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you so much, Lina!
[email protected] says
Perfect flavor and loved the photography. Just drooling.
Julie Menghini says
Thank you! I appreciate you stopping by.
Raia Todd says
I’ve never even heard of angel food pie before. Sounds delicious and looks gorgeous!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Raia! I’m like you, I’d never heard of it before until getting the recipe from my Mother-in-Law. So glad that I tried it.
Veena Azmanov says
Oh what a lovely combination Cream and pie..!! So tropical. Love it.. Sounds so easy and quick.
Thanks
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Veena! The citrus was a great flavor this time of year.
Kara @ Byte Sized Nutrition says
I could go for a warm sunny day right about now. Perhaps I’ll have to settle for this instead!
Julie Menghini says
Thanks, Kara! I’m with you, and could sure use a warm sunny day!
Angie | Fiesta Friday says
Did you say pineapple?! Lol, sure got my attention! I haven’t tried angel food pie with pineapple! What a great idea, Julie! You’re the best pie maker!
Julie Menghini says
I can’t even say the word pineapple without thinking of you Angie! I couldn’t find any green to throw in for your challenge though! LOL!
Judith Graber says
Sure looks good Julie – a cream pie is a favorite. This is a new one for me with pineapple.
Julie Menghini says
This one was new to me too Judi! It was so light and delicious though. John loved it since he ate all but one piece. I needed one for research LOL.
Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser says
Oh my Yes please…Yum-oooooooooo Julie!
Julie Menghini says
You’re so danged sweet Cheryl! Thank you!
Jamie Moody says
what is the oven temp and how long do you cook?
Julie Menghini says
It isn’t baked Jamie! Just pour it into a baked shell or even a graham cracker crust and then chill it.
Sonal says
This is perfect for any occasion and so doable
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Sonal!
Sarah Jane says
Have you tried replacing the 1 Cup of water with the drained pineapple juice?
Julie Menghini says
I haven’t Sarah but I believe that would work and probably be delicious!