Method
- Put biscuits in a clean polythene bag.
- Hold mouth of bag, firmly in hand.
- Break biscuits inside bag, to crumbs, with help of rolling pin.
- Transfer to heat proof shallow pie dish.
- Mix in melted butter, sugar.
- Spread and press into place as a base for dish.
- Smoothen with back of tumbler, ladle or steel cup.
- Set in fridge till required.
- Chop peeled, and de-eyed pineapple into small pieces.
- Add sugar, heat over slow flame till water is exuded.
- Drain some water, cool, add cornflour, keep aside till required.
- Return pineapple to cook, when soft, add cornflour paste, stir.
- Stir and cook till mixture is thick, stir in colour and essence.
- Take off fire, cool to room temperature.
To Proceed:
- Put filling in prepared base, spread evenly.
- Top all over evenly, or with swirls of cream.
- Chill for 2 hours before serving.
- Slice with pie cutter, serve chilled.
Making time: 45 minutes
Makes: 6-7 servings
Shelflife: 2 days refrigerated