Dessert Thursday

It may sometimes be difficult to decide what you may want to feed your friends when they are over, but one thing is certain everyone loves dessert.  Of course as long as we keep the Hawaiian inspiration theme going, the picturesque scenery adds to sweetness itself.

                                                     Though it can  sometimes be hard to narrow it down to just a few choices, always know your friends will be happy with what ever you choose.   So simple to make them happy and if they are happy so are you.













Like I said the worst part is making the decision as to what you should serve, if you have someone around talk it over with them.  Toss the ideas around, make eclectic selections within your theme, or just go crazy.  Today it is Hawaiian and I think the boys may have helped me choose well, see if you agree.

Easy Coconut Pie

4Tbsp butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 cup milk
1 9-inch unbaked pie shell

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.  In a large bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, flour, sugar, coconut, and milk. 
3. Pour into pie shell. Bake until firm, about 45 to 60 minutes.

HAWAIIAN SWEET POTATO PIE

2 large peeled sweet potatoes (baked or boiled)
1/2 stick salted butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg
1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract
1-15 oz can evaporated milk
1/4 cup crème of coconut
1/2 tsp. salt

1. Preheat  oven to 350 degrees
2. Mix all ingredients except eggs with whisk or mixer until cream texture. Next add beaten eggs to mixture, and stir.  
3. Pour into an unbaked 9 inch pie shell. Bake  for 1 hour to 1 hour, 15 minutes. Cool thoroughly before slicing.

BANANA-PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE


6 Tbsp butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
2 cups flower
2 t. baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 medium banana, mashed
1 cup crushed pineapple
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1/3 cup butter
2/3 cup brown sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Cream together butter and sugar. Gradually add beaten egg, sift flower, baking powder and salt. Fold in mashed banana. 
3. Melt butter, then on the bottom of an 8 inch square pan pour the butter on the bottom,  then sprinkle brown sugar on top of it.  Add well drained crushed pineapple and chopped macadamia nuts. Pour batter over the top of this mixture and bake in oven  for 20-30 minutes.