Cucuzza Cream Pie Recipe

Name: Cucuzza Cream Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cucuzza, peeled, seeded and cubed; 1/2 cup water; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 (5 1/8 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix; 3/4 cup milk; 9 inches pie shells, baked; whipped cream (optional) or Cool Whip (optional)

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups cucuzza, peeled, seeded and cubed
1/2 cup water
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 (5 1/8 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
3/4 cup milk
9 inches pie shells, baked
whipped cream (optional) or Cool Whip (optional)

1
Place cubed cucuzza in a saucepan with water.
2
If needed, add enough water to cover cucuzza.
3
Simmer over medium heat until cucuzza is tender, about 15 minutes.
4
Drain off water and allow cucuzza to cool.
5
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
6
Add spices, pudding mix, and milk.
7
Beat until smooth.
8
Add cucuzza to the cream cheese mixture and stir.
9
Pour into pie shell.
10
Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.
11
If desired, top with whipped cream or Cool Whip topping.
12
~NOTE~This pie isn't very colorful.
13
If you like you can add a little food coloring in step#5.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups cucuzza, peeled, seeded and cubed, 1/2 cup water, 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Cucuzza Cream Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cucuzza Cream Pie

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