This delightful fruit cocktail pie is the perfect dessert for those hot summer days when you want something sweet and refreshing. Made with a flaky crust and a tangy fruit cocktail filling, this pie is a crowd-pleaser that will impress your family and friends. It's easy to make and can be served as is or with a dollop of whipped cream on top. Try this recipe today and treat yourself to a slice of goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust, pre-baked
- 1 can fruit cocktail, drained
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the drained fruit cocktail, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Stir well.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes.
- Pour the fruit cocktail filling into the pre-baked pie crust and spread it evenly.
- Place the pie in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 4 hours or until set.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Interesting Facts
Fruit cocktail pie is a classic American dessert, often enjoyed during the summer months.
You can use any type of pre-baked pie crust for this recipe, such as store-bought or homemade.
Feel free to customize the fruit cocktail filling by adding diced fresh fruits like strawberries or peaches.
The whipped cream topping adds a creamy and light touch to the pie, balancing out the tangy fruit filling.
This pie can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.