Papaya Cheese Pie
- 2 firm-ripe papayas, peeled, halved, and seeded
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 pkg (8 oz size) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 9-inch unbaked pie shell
- Kiwi slices
- 1/4 cup melted apple jelly
- Mint sprigs
Papaya Cheese Pie
Demonstrated by: Julia E. McCullen, (recipe from Daniel K. Inouye, U.S. Senator - Hawaii).
Pau Hana Tea on May 1, 2001.
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Preheat electric oven to 375°F.
- In a blender, puree 1 papaya half; cut remaining 3 halves into 1/4-inch slices.
- Combine puree and cornstarch.
- In large bowl of electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar.
- Add eggs and lemon rind; beat until mixture is smooth.
- Add papaya puree and mix well.
- Pour into pie shell and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Cool.
- Top with papaya and kiwi slices; brush with jelly.
- Garnish with mint sprigs.
Makes 8 servings.
