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Make a tropical cream pie by adding mango nectar to the cream filling and topping the pie with fresh mango slices, whipped cream and mint.

Recipe by Southern Living May 2003

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Yield:
Makes 1 (9-inch) pie
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Fit piecrust into a 9-inch pieplate according to package directions; fold edges under and crimp.

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  • Bake at 425° for 7 minutes or until lightly browned; cool.

  • Combine nectar and next 5 ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly; boil, whisking constantly, 1 minute or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat.

  • Stir in butter and vanilla. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, and cool to room temperature. Spoon mixture into prepared piecrust; cover and chill 8 hours. Garnish, if desired.

Chef's Notes

Mango nectar may be found in the Mexican-food sections of most grocery stores.

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