PAIFALA (AMERICAN SAMOA) - HALF-MOON PIES

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This recipe is from week six of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook one meal from every country on Earth, and American Samoa is my sixth stop. This is a very tasty pineapple dessert with a hint of coconut. It comes together a lot like a calzone.

Provided by GiddyUpGo

Categories     Pie

Time 1h5m

Yield 5-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups drained crushed pineapple
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup reserved juice from crushed pineapple
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup butter
1 cup coconut milk
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Combine the pineapple, sugar and milk into a saucepan and heat until simmering. Be careful not to boil or the milk will curdle.
  • Now mix the cornstarch with the reserved pineapple juice until it is smooth, and add to the pineapple. Stir until the mixture thickens, then remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Put all of the dough ingredients into a bowl and blend until a dough forms. Divide the dough into five parts, then roll each part into an 8-inch circle.
  • Spread some onto one half of each circle. Fold the other half over the top, stopping about a quarter inch from the edge. Fold the bottom quarter inch over the top edge, then crimp with a fork. Repeat until you've finished all of your pies.
  • Prick a couple of holes in the top and put into a 375 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes.

Jacob Oquemdo
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I was looking for a new dessert recipe to try and these paifala fit the bill perfectly. They were easy to make and turned out delicious.


killua zoldyck
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These paifala are a delicious and easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth.


Dursa Odo
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I've never made anything like this before, but these paifala turned out great. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Vilnis Caune
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These paifala are the perfect finger food for parties. They're easy to eat and everyone loves them.


Samikhan Khan
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet desserts, but these paifala were surprisingly delicious. The flaky crust and gooey filling were the perfect combination.


Uche Francis
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These paifala were so good, I ate them all in one sitting. Oops!


John Snyder
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The paifala were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would try baking them next time instead of frying them.


Kevin Alvarado
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These paifala are a great way to use up leftover pie dough. I always have some in my freezer, so I can make these whenever I want.


hasan nojmul
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I've made these paifala several times now and they're always a hit. They're so versatile, I can fill them with anything I have on hand.


malikqamar shahzad23
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These paifala were the perfect addition to my party spread. They were gone in minutes!


Fahim Jan
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I was surprised at how quickly these paifala came together. They were ready in no time!


Gul Muhammad Baloch
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These paifala were a fun and easy project to make with my kids. They loved helping me roll out the dough and cut out the shapes.


Allen Boyer
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The dough was a bit difficult to work with, but the final product was worth the effort. The paifala were delicious!


Alfred Lincoln
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The paifala were a little bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.


Rajayz Balal
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. Just a few ingredients and you have a delicious dessert.


Abuid Sinkala
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These paifala are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Thando Mtshweni
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I've never had paifala before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They were absolutely delicious! The dough was crispy and the filling was sweet and gooey. I will definitely be making these again.


John Wahome
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These paifala were a hit at my potluck! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the unique flavor. The flaky crust and sweet filling were the perfect combination.