PINEAPPLE LAYER:

1/3 c. sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple

CREAM CHEESE LAYER:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Combine sugar, cornstarch and pineapple (plus juice) in microwaveable bowl. Cook on high in the microwave until mixture is thick and clear. Cool; set aside.

Blend cream cheese, sugar, eggs and mix well. Blend in milk and vanilla (if mixture looks slightly curdled, don't worry, it bakes out).

Spread cooled pineapple layer over bottom of pie shell. Pour cream cheese mixture over pineapple. If desired, sprinkle with pecans. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake for 50 minutes. Cool.