Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt for the crust. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
• Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
• In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
• Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple.
• Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is just set. The pie should be slightly jiggly in the center.
• Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before chilling in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.